Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership at FiscalNote

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Journalism, PoliticsIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a reporter at newspapers, news websites, magazines, wire services, or other news outlets
Excellent news judgment, superior writing and reporting skills, and a strong record of breaking news and developing sources
Experience covering Congress strongly preferred
Experience in Washington, D.C. (implied from context)
Ability to submit four (4) published writing samples from newspapers, news websites, or news magazines demonstrating reporting and writing ability, with a note explaining what sets the work apart and illustrates journalism approach
Based in Washington, DC, with daily reporting from the Capitol

Responsibilities

Produce a daily story of the day about congressional leaders and their strategies and messaging
Contribute to other teams’ stories and medium- and long-term enterprise reports
Contribute to CQ and Roll Call newsletters, prominent space in Roll Call print, legislative tracking (markups and vote entry), and coverage of major legislation and nominations
Write and analyze annual CQ Vote Studies reports
Work with the White House correspondent on the relationship between executive and legislative leaders
Collaborate on photo/visuals, graphics, podcasts, and other storytelling forms to enhance reporting
Write profile stories about members of the House and Senate, particularly leaders, prominent caucus and faction leaders, other lawmakers, and congressional candidates, feeding into CQ’s Guide to the New Congress and other products
Participate in webinars and other corporate activities to amplify journalism

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JournalismReportingWritingBreaking NewsSource DevelopmentCongressional CoveragePolitical AnalysisNews Judgment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Staff Writer position?

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 per year.

Is this role remote or does it require being in the office?

The position is based in Washington, DC and requires daily reporting from the Capitol.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires excellent news judgment, superior writing and reporting skills, a strong record of breaking news and developing sources, and experience covering Congress strongly preferred.

What is the team and work environment like at CQ Roll Call?

You will join a team of reporters covering congressional leadership, factions, caucuses, and group dynamics in a newsroom that produces journalism for two websites, a newspaper, and dozens of newsletters, serving a sophisticated audience with unbiased, impartial congressional news.

What should I include in my application for this position?

All applicants must submit four published writing samples from newspapers, news websites or news magazines that demonstrate reporting and writing ability, along with a note about your work explaining what sets it apart and what it illustrates about your approach to journalism.

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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