Senior Reporter
About The Position
Government Executive is seeking a Senior Reporter to join their newsroom. This role will cover the federal workforce, agency leadership, and Congress, focusing on federal agency operations and management. Specific agencies of focus include Homeland Security, Treasury, State, Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration. The reporter will also examine the impact of White House decisions on career federal employees and track developments on Capitol Hill such as oversight hearings, government shutdowns, funding and policy debates, and legislation affecting federal agencies and the workforce. The position reports directly to the Executive Editor. This role can accommodate remote or hybrid work, but candidates must be based in the Washington, D.C., area.
Requirements
- 7+ years of journalism or related experience covering government, policy or similar fields
- Strong reporting and writing skills with a record of accurate daily journalism
- Ability to explain complex issues in clear, direct language
- Experience working in a fast-moving newsroom
- Strong understanding of AP Style
- Comfort speaking on panels, podcasts and at events
- Candidates must be based in the Washington, D.C., area.
Nice To Haves
- Drawn to complex topics and wants to present them in clear and accessible language
- Curious and enjoys reading studies, talking with federal leaders, managers and researchers and turning data into clear, engaging stories
- Relishes working with a team of Reporters and Editors who bring different perspectives and produce high-quality journalism
- A confident speaker who enjoys discussion, whether over the phone with a source, on camera for a webinar or TV interview, on a podcast or in front of an audience while moderating events and conferences
Responsibilities
- Break news and produce daily reporting on federal agencies, Congress and the White House
- Write longer stories, features and interviews
- Cover oversight hearings, shutdowns, budget fights and other major policy developments on Capitol Hill
- Report on how agency decisions affect federal workers and how government programs are run
- Develop original reporting through strong sourcing across agencies, Congress and federal employee groups
- Use data, reports and public records to produce clear and accurate stories
- Cover events and conferences and represent Government Executive as a moderator, panelist or speaker at live and virtual events
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
- Expansive learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
