Reporter (Federal Budget & Spending)

Position: Reporter (Federal Budget & Spending)

Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization: News Agency

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Reporter focused on Federal Budget & Spending at our well-established news agency based in Washington, D.C. This pivotal role involves conducting in-depth investigative reporting on legislative activities and developments within Capitol Hill. The ideal candidate will provide insightful analysis and commentary on political discourse and changes, contributing significantly to our audience's understanding of Capitol Hill affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and report on legislative actions and dynamics on Capitol Hill.
• Monitor and track legislative developments, shifts in policy, and governance.
• Provide analytical and insightful commentary on legislative changes.
• Develop effective communication strategies to explain complex legislative processes.
• Write engaging, well-researched articles for a politically engaged audience.
• Work collaboratively with a team to maintain the integrity and relevance of content.
• Continuously update knowledge on legislative procedures and political trends.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of legislative processes and political structures.
• Strong analytical skills for thorough examination of political topics.
• Proven ability to write engaging, well-researched articles targeted at a political audience.
• Prior experience in political journalism, especially related to Capitol Hill, is preferred.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced journalistic environment.
• Commitment to unbiased, principled journalism.
• Motivation to influence public understanding of political and legislative matters.

Compensation: Salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.