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Fiscalnote

Committees Reporter

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$70kDetected 11 hours ago
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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform other duties as assigned, and be a team player.
  • Experience using social media to promote content, develop sources and interview subjects.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - 70,000 per year.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule, including some extended work hours to meet strict deadlines.

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