Investigative Political Reporter & Data Sleuth

Longwell Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching program

100% covered medical insurance

Metro-accessible location

Job summary

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC, seeks an Investigative Journalist to conduct deep-dive investigations into political actors, donors, and networks shaping today's landscape. You will identify threads, pull public records, and write with the clarity of a seasoned reporter.

You will work with our communications team; the ideal candidate has strong research instincts, storytelling chops, and a track record of long-form reporting. On-site five days a week in downtown DC.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investigative journalism or political research.
• Portfolio of published work showing clarity and storytelling.
• Hands-on familiarity with public records and research databases.
• Meticulous attention to detail and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations into political actors, organizations, and donors, building research roadmaps, tracking key targets, and developing comprehensive written profiles.
• Analyze IRS 990 filings, FEC disclosures, SEC records, state charity filings, corporate registrations, and other public data to track funding flows and surface key relationships.
• Submit and interpret public records requests; know what to ask for, how to get it, and what to do with it once you have it.
• Produce accurate, well-sourced long-form profiles, memos, and reports ready for use by communications and media partners.
• Monitor relevant political news to identify emerging stories, new angles, and rapid-response opportunities.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure findings reach journalists, independent media creators, and wide audiences.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Political research

Public records research

Data literacy

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LexisNexis

FEC databases

IRS filings

FOIA requests

SEC filings

Job description

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC, seeks an Investigative Journalist to conduct deep-dive investigations into political actors, donors, and networks shaping today's landscape. You will identify threads, pull public records, and write with the clarity of a seasoned reporter.

You will work with our communications team; the ideal candidate has strong research instincts, storytelling chops, and a track record of long-form reporting. On-site five days a week in downtown DC.