Committees Reporter

FiscalNote; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FiscalNote in Washington, DC is seeking a journalist to cover congressional committee markups and legislative action, write spot news and longer enterprise, and be available to work at the U.S. Capitol and press gallery spaces for hours aligned with the congressional schedule.

The role requires strong writing, knowledge of Capitol Hill, and the ability to analyze proposals, build sources, and meet tight deadlines while collaborating with newsroom colleagues on breaking and in-depth coverage of

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 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

Journalism

Editing

Source development

Social media

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

About the Position

This position will work with other members of the Legislative Action Team to cover congressional committee markups and legislative action on the House and Senate floors, write spot news stories and occasional longer‑form enterprise. Reporters on the team cover House and Senate committee markups gavel‑to‑gavel and 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.

About You

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.

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

What To Expect In This Position

• 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.

What Sets You Apart

• 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.

Company Benefits

FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well‑being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

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