Congressional Policy Reporter

POLITICO • Arlington, VA

5d

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking an ambitious and versatile reporter to cover policy on Capitol Hill, with a broad view across key committees, leadership priorities and the issues shaping Washington’s agenda. This role will place particular emphasis on major economic, health care and technology debates, while remaining flexible enough to shift as Congress’s focus evolves. This position is designed for a reporter who can zoom out and zoom in: someone who can track a wide range of policy developments across Congress, while also diving deep into the hot issue of the moment — whether that’s a high-stakes fiscal fight, a major health care negotiation or a fast-moving tech policy debate. You’ll work closely with leadership reporters and policy teams across the newsroom, helping connect congressional dynamics with policy substance. The reporter will also contribute regularly to the Inside Congress newsletter, helping curate and elevate the most important policy developments for Capitol Hill readers who need to know what’s moving — and what it means — in real time. We’re looking for someone who thrives on breaking news, values collaboration and has strong instincts for storytelling — especially when it comes to the personalities, power struggles and events driving policy outcomes on Capitol Hill.

Requirements

• A strong grasp of Congress and the legislative process, including key committees and leadership dynamics
• Experience covering, or a demonstrated ability to quickly master, a range of policy issues — including economic, health care and technology debates
• The ability to balance broad policy coverage with deeper specialization as issues rise to the top of the Hill agenda
• A track record of breaking news and delivering sharp, engaging stories on deadline
• Strong writing skills and an eye for characters, conflict and momentum in policy debates
• Comfort working collaboratively with leadership reporters and policy teams across POLITICO
• Interest in helping curate and shape policy coverage for the Inside Congress newsletter
• Fast, confident news judgment and the ability to pivot as congressional priorities shift
• Please submit a resume, one-page beat memo and 3-5 clips.

Responsibilities

• Track a wide range of policy developments across Congress
• Dive deep into the hot issue of the moment
• Work closely with leadership reporters and policy teams across the newsroom, helping connect congressional dynamics with policy substance
• Contribute regularly to the Inside Congress newsletter, helping curate and elevate the most important policy developments for Capitol Hill readers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees