FiscalNote is hiring : Reporter, Newsletters in Washington

CQ Roll Call is searching for an energetic and inquisitive journalist to write and curate a daily, must-read newsletter that helps a sophisticated audience understand policy-making by Congress and politics.

The successful candidate will be part of the News Production team, which is the central hub for copy editing, audience engagement, and website and newsletter production. This is an ideal position for a journalist looking to jump start a career writing and reporting about Congress. The job involves working evenings and occasional weekends, depending on the congressional schedule. It is Washington-based and involves some hours spent in the Capitol.

The role primarily involves reporting and writing the flagship CQ Morning Briefing newsletter, which is the gateway to news, analysis, documents and vote data available on the CQ website to subscribers. The job also includes web production duties such as preparing government documents and congressional amendments for subscribers and amplifying CQ and Roll Call through social media.

The successful candidate also will work in multimedia, lending your voice to the newsletter’s podcast and learning to write for audio.

About The CQ Roll Call Team

The role is part of CQ Roll Call’s coverage of both policy and politics in FiscalNote’s mission to make government transparent for readers on the Hill, in the executive branch, and in the private-sector groups and NGOs with a stake in government decision-making.

About You

You are a self-motivated journalist with a broad interest in policy, Congress and the legislative process. You have an at least elementary understanding of the annual budget and appropriations process. You are a team player, able and willing to handle varied parts of the production process, with the flexibility to change plans on the fly should news dictate. You don't mind letting your (literal) voice be heard.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - 75,000 per year.

What To Expect In This Role

• Reporting, writing and aggregating items for the CQ Morning Briefing newsletter, published Monday through Friday when Congress is in session.
• Diving into the inner workings of committee work, floor activity and legislative procedure. In partnership with your editor, you’ll exercise strong news judgment to outline what a reader needs to know about the day ahead in Congress and to showcase journalism that helps our subscribers do their jobs.
• Writing audio scripts and recording a 90-second Morning Audio Briefing for listeners focused on the three things they need to know to start their day.
• Reporting and writing profiles of congressional candidates and members of Congress.
• Reporting and writing stories about Congress for publication under the CQ and Roll Call brands. Assignments may include breaking news, stories about congressional staff, and other topics of interest not being covered by beat reporters.
• Starting work generally at around 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. on Friday, with additional flexibility during congressional recesses. Later start times are occasionally needed.
• Processing and posting documents and committee amendments made available to CQ subscribers.
• Editing and posting news briefs on the CQ website.
• Programming and publishing updated home pages for CQ and Roll Call websites.

What Sets You Apart

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

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