Associate Reporter - Education

Bureau of National Affairs • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

We're looking for a reporter to break news and find scoops covering the Department of Education. You'll write daily articles and enterprise diving into the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency and the impact on K-12 and higher education and the future of education policy. You'll develop regulatory and industry sources and cover high-profile legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
• 3 - 5 years' experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
• Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
• Ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services