Capitol Hill Committee Reporter — Equity Options

FiscalNote; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FiscalNote seeks a reporter to cover congressional committee markups and legislative action on the House and Senate floors, writing spot news and occasional longer‑form enterprise. You 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. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process, and can analyze legislative proposals under tight deadlines,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Capitol Hill knowledge

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Deadline management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

FiscalNote seeks a reporter to cover congressional committee markups and legislative action on the House and Senate floors, writing spot news and occasional longer‑form enterprise. You 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. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process, and can analyze legislative proposals under tight deadlines,