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About the role

  • Track every action on the House or Senate floor as it happens, providing complete, timely coverage and precise descriptions of both the policy and legislative procedure involved.
  • Read, summarize and analyze bill text and floor actions; prepare impartial, fact-based bill summaries of all measures and amendments subject to floor activity for publication or internal circulation.
  • Backstop and/or collaborate with team members to provide detailed and informative analysis of congressional committee actions.
  • Quickly and accurately collect and process legislative data, bill text information and other related information as assigned by editors.
  • Master operational tools, procedures and software systems to maintain CQ’s legislative data and develop understanding of CQ Roll Call databases and tracking products.
  • Balance long hours and an unpredictable congressional schedule while juggling multiple assignments.
  • Report breaking news from the House and Senate floors and promptly respond to newsroom questions or requests for floor information.
  • Work with editors and reporters to develop reporting, writing and news-gathering skills; cultivate relationships with congressional and government agency sources.
  • Contribute ideas about product priorities, data quality and operational improvements within CQ’s legislative research and analysis department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • At least one year of research or writing experience, preferably in a political or policy-focused capacity; equivalent experience on Capitol Hill; or equivalent experience in journalism (researcher, reporter, or copy editor).
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interest in policy, politics and/or procedure.
  • Ability to read and summarize drafts of legislation and amendments, drawing relevant context from the U.S. Code and relevant, reliable sources.
  • Ability to write objectively about legislative proposals.
  • Experience with large amounts of data entry, proofing and related research.
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work a schedule that largely mirrors the House and Senate daily/weekly hours of operation.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Familiarity with congressional operations and the policy-making process.
  • Ability to develop sources, gather information and process content consistently with CQ Roll Call’s editorial style and standards.
  • Must be available to work from the press gallery office spaces within the U.S. Capitol building.

Benefits

  • Flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance
  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement accounts
  • Equity packages
  • Comprehensive benefits packages aligned with regional requirements and expectations
  • Reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity

Job title

Floor Action Reporter / BillTrack Researcher

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$67,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridWashington, DCUnited States

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