Capitol Hill Enterprise Reporter: Inside Power & Policy

Newsletter Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal seeks an ambitious, deeply sourced reporter to write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the center of American political power on Capitol Hill. Based in Washington, D.C., you will reveal how lawmakers and power brokers operate behind closed doors, shaping policy, spending and oversight that impact markets worldwide.

You will collaborate across bureaus to craft narratives that translate complex legislative processes into gripping reporting, delivering

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of journalism experience on a competitive beat.
• Deep sourcing among members of Congress, staff, and leadership aides.
• Experience using campaign finance data, voting records, or investigations.
• Ability to translate complex legislative processes into clear, gripping narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories on Capitol Hill.
• Find angles to break major congressional news under tight deadlines.
• Uncover and report on lobbying, oversight, and policy shifts.
• Collaborate with visuals, graphics, and data teams across bureaus.

Skills

Journalism experience

Sourcing Congress

Policy storytelling

Data collaboration

Job description

The Wall Street Journal seeks an ambitious, deeply sourced reporter to write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the center of American political power on Capitol Hill. Based in Washington, D.C., you will reveal how lawmakers and power brokers operate behind closed doors, shaping policy, spending and oversight that impact markets worldwide.

You will collaborate across bureaus to craft narratives that translate complex legislative processes into gripping reporting, delivering