Congressional Reporter

SemaforWashington, DC
7d

About The Position

Semafor is seeking a proven, news-hungry Washington reporter to join our growing DC team. This reporter will cover Capitol Hill with a focus on the political, policy, and legislative priorities of the US House, and its engagement with the Trump administration across all of the above. This is a high-impact role for an ambitious journalist eager to break agenda-setting stories and help define how Semafor covers power in Washington. You will be a core member of our editorial team, contributing to Semafor’s daily report, our DC briefing, and our live journalism events.

Requirements

  • Approximately 3 or more years of professional reporting experience, ideally covering Capitol Hill.
  • A demonstrated ability to break news and build sources in Washington, including on the Hill, at the White House, or within federal agencies.
  • Strong news judgment and a sharp instinct for identifying the next big political or policy story.
  • A versatile reporter who can move beyond the story-of-the-day and spot broader themes shaping Washington.
  • Clear, authoritative writing style with the ability to explain complex policy and political dynamics to a sophisticated audience.
  • Intellectual curiosity, ambition, and the drive to thrive in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial newsroom.
  • Openness to approaching coverage from different angles and bringing fresh perspectives to established Washington beats.

Responsibilities

  • Report and write original, agenda-setting stories on Capitol Hill, focusing on the US House, including leadership dynamics, internal party politics, legislative strategy, and policymaking.
  • Closely track the House’s relationship with the Senate, the White House and federal agencies, particularly around major political and policy initiatives.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong sources on Capitol Hill and beyond, including in leadership offices, rank-and-file members, committees, the White House, and federal agencies.
  • Identify emerging political and policy trends before they break into the mainstream conversation.
  • Contribute regularly to Semafor’s flagship daily report and DC briefing, bringing insight, scoops, and sharp analysis.
  • Participate in and help shape Semafor’s live journalism events, panels, and interviews in Washington.
  • Collaborate with editors and reporters across beats to produce distinctive, high-impact journalism.

Benefits

  • Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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