Health Care Reporter, Congress
About The Position
POLITICO is seeking an ambitious and versatile reporter to cover health policy on Capitol Hill. The reporter will cover legislation within the purview of the Appropriations, Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Finance; and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees, and the lawmakers serving on those panels. This position is designed for a reporter who can zoom out and zoom in. Our health care team serves both health professionals with keen interest in health care legislation and politically interested readers drawn to stories that put health policy within a broader context.
Requirements
- A strong grasp of Congress and the legislative process, including key committees
- Experience covering, or a demonstrated ability to quickly master, health care policy debates
- 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 and policy reporters across POLITICO
Nice To Haves
- A reporter 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 Hil
- A collaborative colleague who works effectively across leadership, policy and agency coverage
- Skilled at tracking a wide range of policy developments across Congress, while also turning stories quickly on the hot issue of the moment
Responsibilities
- Cover health care legislation, oversight and political developments on Capitol Hill
- Track activity across key congressional committees and the lawmakers who serve on them
- Break news and produce sharp, engaging stories on deadline
- Work closely with congressional leadership reporters and reporters covering Health Department agencies and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Contribute regularly to the Pulse and Prescription Pulse newsletters
- Collaborate with reporters and editors across POLITICO to connect congressional dynamics with policy substance
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
