Committees Reporter
Summary
Covers congressional committee markups and legislative actions in Washington, DC, writing news stories and analysis on tight deadlines while working from Capitol Hill press offices.
About the Position
This position will work with other members of the Legislative Action Team to cover congressional committee markups and legislative action on the House and Senate floors, write spot news stories and occasional longer-form enterprise. Reporters on the team cover House and Senate committee markups gavel-to-gavel and must be available to work from the U.S. Capitol buildings and press gallery office spaces for work hours largely decided by the congressional schedule.
About the Legislative Action Team
Washington’s CQ Roll Call brings up-to-date news, analysis and insights to senior decision-makers on Capitol Hill. This trusted source of unbiased, impartial information provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. The Legislative Action Team provides comprehensive coverage of every legislative action in Congress via bill tracking and news coverage of congressional committee markups.
About You
The preferred candidate is detail-oriented, has strong writing skills, knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process, and can analyze legislative proposals on a variety of issues. The ability to facilitate relationships with congressional staff and to work in a high-paced environment under tight deadlines is vital.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - 70,000 per year.
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What To Expect In This Position
- Write detailed news stories on congressional committee actions on deadline.
- Provide detailed and informative analysis of congressional committee actions.
- Interpret complex congressional amendments, legislation and procedural actions.
- Cultivate relationships with congressional sources and help colleagues do the same.
- Pitch news stories and keep editors apprised of markups in assigned coverage areas.
- Backstop and/or collaborate with team members and others in the newsroom on committee markup coverage and tracking
- House and Senate floor actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned, and be a team player.
What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of reporting within an editorial team of a newspaper or a similar publication or congressional experience.
- Strong interest in policy, politics and/or procedure.
- Extensive research, interviewing and writing skills.
- Ability to write objectively about legislative proposals.
- Open to accepting constructive criticism and providing feedback.
- Experience using social media to promote content, develop sources and interview subjects.
- Ability to adapt and learn new technologies.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule, including some extended work hours to meet strict deadlines.
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