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Health Policy Reporter
Washington, DC
Job Description
About the Position
CQ Roll Call is seeking a journalist to join our dynamic, enthusiastic reporting team. The journalist will write, with the collaboration of an experienced and collaborative four-person health team, a daily newsletter when Congress is in session that focuses on federal health care policy, tracking developments that are of interest to the most important decision makers in the country.
This is an important role - health is one of our flagship issues, and the health newsletter is considered one of our most well-read and well-established products. At CQ Roll Call, we keep our readers up to date on federal health legislation, appropriation and agency policy, covering the CDC, FDA, HHS and other health agencies. This role will also cover veterans health.
You'll be joining one of the most collaborative and collegial teams at CQ Roll Call, working with experienced reporters who have covered the gamut of health related topics: from Medicare policy to reproductive policy to public health. We are a small but scrappy team with big ambition - you'll be working for a well-established brand with decades of experience training the best reporters in D.C.
Our focus is on Congress, so if you want to cover Capitol Hill, this is a great place for you. We keep our readers informed about the content of legislation as it is being drafted, marked up in committee, and ultimately goes to the House and Senate floor. Our job is to provide news and analysis through print, digital and audio. This role will offer you the opportunity to break news, write enterprise stories, and shape the content of a newsletter. Your expertise will also be used for podcasts, videos, and events.
About the CQ Roll Call Team
The health reporter 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 the drive to stay ahead of competitors on developments on your beat, know the major players in Congress and the executive branch. You will have a facility with spending bills and experience covering your beat in webinars, broadcast interviews and conferences. You will be a team player, able and willing to collaborate with your colleagues and sometimes backing them up on their beats. We are a strong team. You'll make us even better.
What to Expect in This Position- A track record of reporting and writing smart, sophisticated stories and enterprise that drive the conversation about health care and health legislation
- Established sources and contacts in health policy, with an ability to expand that list of experts
- Experience reading bills, particularly spending bills
- Ambition and energy to shape a newsletter on the beat
- Clear and accurate writing on tight deadlines, both breaking news and broader enterprise stories
- A proven ability to handle a demanding, fast-moving beat
- Digging through data and reports to find untold stories and be able to analyze data sets to determine newsworthy trends
- Writing proactively about health policy with the goal of driving debate on Capitol Hill and in the administration
- Pitching and producing sharply written stories for all CQ and Roll Call products, with a focus on the morning health newsletter. Producing content for videos and podcasts, and participating in events that showcase your expertise
- Willingness to work congressional hours, following legislative activity that can run into the evening and night, and also to weekends.
- 5+ years of journalism experience, preferably covering health care, appropriations, federal health agencies including the FDA or related topics for newspapers, news websites, news magazines or other news organizations
- Demonstrated coverage of Congress, federal agencies or a legislative body for a news outlet
- Knowledge of the subject
- Computer-assisted reporting skills including use of databases, Excel and other programs and tools
- A track record of producing scoops and compelling features for news outlets
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- A desire to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Prior coverage of FDA is a bonus
FiscalNote is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees havean opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued fortheir skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in companypolicy, the way we do business at FiscalNote and is an important cornerstone of our Values. FiscalNote provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing,service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law.Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, includinghiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence,compensation, and training.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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