Capitol Hill Health Policy Reporter

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO seeks an ambitious health policy reporter to cover Congress and health care policy on Capitol Hill. You will report on legislation, committee activity, and political developments shaping health policy, delivering timely stories that contextualize complex policy for readers.

You will collaborate with leadership reporters and editors across POLITICO to connect congressional dynamics with policy substance, producing compelling, on-schedule pieces for Pulse newsletters and beyond.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Congress and legislative processes.
• Experience covering health care policy debates.
• Proven track record of breaking news and deadline storytelling.
• Sharp writing with attention to characters and momentum in policy debates.

Responsibilities

• Cover health care legislation, oversight and political developments on Capitol Hill.
• Track activity across key congressional committees and the lawmakers who serve on them.
• Break news and produce sharp, engaging stories on deadline.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across POLITICO.

Skills

Congress knowledge

Health policy

Deadline reporting

Strong writing

Collaboration

Job description

POLITICO seeks an ambitious health policy reporter to cover Congress and health care policy on Capitol Hill. You will report on legislation, committee activity, and political developments shaping health policy, delivering timely stories that contextualize complex policy for readers.

You will collaborate with leadership reporters and editors across POLITICO to connect congressional dynamics with policy substance, producing compelling, on-schedule pieces for Pulse newsletters and beyond.