Floor Action Reporter / BillTrack Researcher at FiscalNote

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Legislative Services, PoliticsIndustries

Requirements

Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines
Understanding of the legislative process
Availability to work from the press gallery office spaces within the U.S. Capitol building for work hours largely decided by the congressional schedule (gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate action)
At least one year of research or writing experience, preferably in a political or policy-focused capacity; equivalent experience on Capitol Hill; or equivalent experience in journalism (as a researcher, reporter, or copy editor)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong interest in policy, politics, and/or procedure
Ability to read and summarize drafts of legislation and amendments, drawing relevant context from the U.S. Code and relevant, reliable sources
Ability to write objectively about legislative proposals

Responsibilities

Track every action on the House or Senate floor as it happens, providing complete, timely coverage and precise descriptions of both the policy and legislative procedure involved at the time, within set deadlines and in accordance with CQ Roll Call and Associated Press editorial style standards
Read, summarize, and analyze bill text and floor actions; prepare impartial, fact-based bill summaries of all measures and amendments that are the subject of floor activity in either chamber for publication or internal newsroom circulation
Backstop and/or collaborate with team members and others in the newsroom to provide detailed and informative analysis of congressional committee actions
Quickly and accurately collect and process legislative data, text bill information, and other related information as assigned by your editor
Master a handful of operational tools, procedures, and software systems to maintain CQ’s legislative data and develop a broad understanding of CQ Roll Call databases and legislative tracking products
Balance long hours and an unpredictable congressional schedule while juggling multiple assignments
Report breaking news from the House and Senate floors and promptly respond to -- and act upon -- newsroom questions or requests for floor information
Work with editors and other reporters to develop reporting, writing, and general news-gathering skills; cultivate relationships with congressional and government agency sources for journalistic and document-sourcing purposes
In time, contribute ideas about product priorities, data quality, and how to improve operations within CQ’s legislative research and analysis department
Perform other duties as assigned and be a team player

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data EntryProofreadingLegislative WritingFloor Action ReportingBill TrackingPolicy DescriptionLegislative ProcedureAnalytical WritingDeadline ManagementAP Style

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the base salary for the Floor Action Reporter position?

The base salary for this position is $67,000 per year.

Is this a remote position, or is office presence required?

This is not a remote position; you must be available to work from the press gallery office spaces within the U.S. Capitol building for work hours largely decided by the congressional schedule.

What key skills are required for this role?

The role requires exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines, and an understanding of the legislative process.

What is the work environment like for Floor Action Reporters?

The team works collaboratively in the Editorial department to provide thorough legislative coverage, involving long hours, an unpredictable congressional schedule, gavel-to-gavel floor monitoring from Capitol offices, and balancing multiple assignments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Floor Action Reporter role?

Strong candidates demonstrate exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, the ability to thrive under pressure with firm deadlines, deep knowledge of the legislative process, and availability for unpredictable congressional hours in the Capitol.

FiscalNote

Legislative and regulatory data platform

About FiscalNote

FiscalNote provides legislative and regulatory data to help clients understand and comply with government regulations. Its main product is a technology platform that collects and analyzes information from various sources, offering clients insights and predictive analytics to aid in decision-making. Unlike competitors, FiscalNote focuses on a subscription model that includes access to its platform and additional premium services like customized reports and consulting. The company's goal is to empower businesses, non-profits, and government agencies to navigate complex regulations effectively while fostering a supportive work environment for its employees.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$243.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health - The health of you and your family is important to us — so much so that we subsidize a large portion of healthcare premiums for not only you, but also your dependents. Our FSA allows you to shuttle tax-free dollars for out-of-pocket health care costs. An onsite gym greases the wheels for your workout needs.

Paid Time Off - We recognize refreshed employees are productive employees. We do not put a number on the amount of days an employee can take off which allows them to take time away from work to recharge as they need it.

Commuting - Travel to work can be expensive, so on top of contributing toward your commuting expenses – including garage parking and public transit – we offer a corporate bikeshare membership at a steep discount. We also allow employees with pricier commutes to dedicate pretax dollars toward their travel.

Retirement - Your long term well-being is directly tied to your ability to save for the future. By offering a match on contributions you make to a company-sponsored 401(k), we make it hard not to think about the later years.

Parental Leave - Building your family is just as important as building our business. We’re happy to empower our employees to spend time with their new little ones by providing 18 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave after a year of service to the company.

Risks

Leadership transition to Josh Resnik may cause strategic shifts or instability.

Dependency on partnerships like Creolytix could impact performance if they underperform.

Expansion into Europe may expose FiscalNote to unfamiliar regulatory environments.

Differentiation

FiscalNote uses AI and big data for predictive analytics in government actions.

The platform offers real-time legislative predictive capabilities and enterprise collaboration tools.

FiscalNote's subscription model includes premium services like customized reports and consulting.

Upsides

Partnership with ProRata.ai enhances AI-driven legislative analysis capabilities.

AI sorting feature in Fireside optimizes constituent relationship management.

Strategic partnership with Creolytix expands AI-driven security solutions in Europe.

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