Capitol Hill Health Policy Reporter

POLITICO

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

POLITICO is seeking an ambitious health policy reporter to cover legislation on Capitol Hill. The role focuses on health care policy, oversight, and political developments across key committees.

You'll break news, produce engaging stories on deadline, and collaborate with leadership and policy reporters to connect congressional dynamics with policy substance. The position offers a competitive base salary and room to grow.

Qualifications

Experience covering health policy debates.
Track record of breaking news on deadline.
Strong storytelling and reporting on Capitol Hill.
Ability to work across POLITICO teams.

Responsibilities

Cover health care legislation and policy developments on Capitol Hill.
Track activity across key committees and lawmakers.
Break news with sharp, on-deadline stories.
Collaborate with leadership reporters and editors.
Contribute to Pulse newsletters.
Connect congressional dynamics with policy substance.

Skills

Strong writing

Congress knowledge

Health policy

Deadline reporting

Job description

POLITICO is seeking an ambitious health policy reporter to cover legislation on Capitol Hill. The role focuses on health care policy, oversight, and political developments across key committees.

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