Congressional Reporter: Healthcare Beat

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Hill in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Congressional Reporter to cover the House, with a focus on healthcare. The reporter should extend coverage to the Senate and write across a broad range of policies, delivering compelling, informative journalism.

The candidate will produce a mix of spot news, briefs, and features, build sources for daily scoops, and contribute to Hill newsletters and platforms. Collaboration across Congress, White House, and campaign teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field required.
• Ability to report for metro or national media preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Trends, SEO and real-time analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover the House with spot news, briefs and features.
• Build sources for daily scoops across Hill platforms (web, newsletters).
• Write healthcare-focused stories and explain policy developments clearly.

Skills

News reporting

Source development

SEO basics

Google Trends

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

The Hill in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Congressional Reporter to cover the House, with a focus on healthcare. The reporter should extend coverage to the Senate and write across a broad range of policies, delivering compelling, informative journalism.

The candidate will produce a mix of spot news, briefs, and features, build sources for daily scoops, and contribute to Hill newsletters and platforms. Collaboration across Congress, White House, and campaign teams is essential.