Enterprise Reporter, Capitol Hill & Congress

The Wall Street Journal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, deeply sourced reporter to write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories from our Washington, D.C. bureau. This role centers on how lawmakers, power brokers, and committees operate behind the scenes.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to break major political stories, translate complex policy into gripping narratives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to illuminate the impact on global markets and business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional journalism experience on a competitive beat.
• Deep sourcing among members of Congress, key committee aides, leadership staff, and K Street.
• Experience using campaign finance data, voting records, or investigative techniques to find original approaches to complex political subjects.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories on Congress and leadership power structures.
• Find angles to advance major breaking congressional news under tight deadlines.
• Unearth and report features on legislative brinkmanship, oversight, lobbying influence, and policy shifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the bureau and around the world on large-scale projects showing how congressional action impacts markets and politics.

Skills

Sourcing

Investigative reporting

Political analysis

Storytelling

Collaboration

Tools

Campaign finance data

Job description

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Washington D.C.

Full time

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Job Description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking 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 our Washington, D.C. bureau, this reporter will reveal how the nation's lawmakers, leaders, and power brokers operate behind closed doors.

The ideal candidate will possess an insatiable curiosity about legislative mechanics, political influence, and campaign power dynamics, alongside a proven ability to bring readers inside high-stakes congressional negotiations and committee battles. We are looking for a reporter who can bring to life stories that sharpen our audience's understanding of how federal policy, spending, and oversight affect global markets and business, while delivering smart insights that advance major breaking political news events.

Vital to this job's success is the ability to deliver journalism that everyone talks about.

The job will report to the Washington Enterprise Editor and collaborate closely with our talented Congress, national security, economics, and corporate reporting teams.

You Will

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories that reveal the inner workings of the House, Senate, and leadership power structures.
• Find angles to advance major breaking congressional news under tight deadlines. In addition to working on ambitious projects, this position will also be expected to file regularly and take part in the daily report when the news cycle demands it.
• Unearth and report fresh features on legislative brinkmanship, committee oversight, lobbying influence, and policy shifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the bureau and around the world to conceive and execute ambitious, large-scale projects and series showing how congressional action impacts global markets, corporate America, and politics.

You Have

• At least 7 years of professional journalism experience, with a distinct track record of dominating a highly competitive beat.
• Deep sourcing among members of Congress, key committee aides, leadership staff, and K Street, with a proven ability to develop new sources in a fast-changing political landscape.
• Experience using campaign finance data, voting records, or investigative techniques to find original approaches to complex political subjects.
• Expertise in translating intricate legislative processes and policy proposals into authoritative, clear, and gripping narratives for a sophisticated global audience.
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to work with visuals, graphics, and data teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status

Union role

Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $210,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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