Associate Reporter - Homeland Security

Bureau of National Affairs • Arlington, VA

45d

About The Position

Performs beat reporting and write in-depth analytical pieces as beat reporter covering the Department of Homeland Security. Researches, and writes news stories and features for assigned publication(s). What you will do: 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.

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.
• Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
• develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews.
• attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline.

What This Job Offers

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