Senate Insider Reporter: Break News & Analysis

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Government is seeking an ambitious reporter to lead our Senate coverage. The reporter will join the Congress Team to break Senate news, cover Senate floor actions and caucus meetings, and craft enterprise and analysis for readers about power players and politics shaping the chamber.

You will work on our Congress Tracker newsletter and collaborate with reporters and analysts, with opportunities to travel and cover Senate campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with English or journalism coursework preferred.
• 5–7 years of journalism experience, including at least one year on related beat.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senate coverage and report news quickly and authoritatively.
• Develop sources, generate story ideas, and conduct interviews.
• Write enterprise and analysis connecting power players and politics.
• Cover action on the Senate floor and caucus meetings.
• Collaborate with Congress Tracker newsletter and other staff.
• Attend outside meetings, hearings and events to report clearly.

Skills

News reporting

Beat development

Deadline driven

Editing/ proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bloomberg Government is seeking an ambitious reporter to lead our Senate coverage. The reporter will join the Congress Team to break Senate news, cover Senate floor actions and caucus meetings, and craft enterprise and analysis for readers about power players and politics shaping the chamber.

You will work on our Congress Tracker newsletter and collaborate with reporters and analysts, with opportunities to travel and cover Senate campaigns.