Congressional Reporter

Semafor • Washington, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees