Senate Reporter

Chesapeake Media LLC

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experie...
On-site
Covering senate votes and legislation
Producing spot news and enterprise stories
Working independently and in a team
Chesapeake Media LLC is seeking a Senate reporter for The Hill in Washington, D.C., focusing on day-to-day Senate activities and broader political themes. The role requires independent reporting skills, the ability to produce compelling stories under tight deadlines, and engagement with both breaking news and enterprise-level coverage

Job Summary

  • The Hill is hiring a Senate reporter to cover the day-to-day workings of the Senate and larger political themes during a critical moment.
  • The role involves producing a mix of spot news and enterprise stories, covering Senate votes, interviewing lawmakers, and collaborating with the congressional team.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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Chesapeake Media LLC is seeking a Senate reporter for The Hill in Washington, D.C., focusing on day-to-day Senate activities and broader political themes. The role requires independent reporting skills, the ability to produce compelling stories under tight deadlines, and engagement with both breaking news and enterprise-level coverage.

Salary

Base: $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • covering Senate votes and legislation
  • producing spot news and enterprise stories
  • working independently and in a team
  • writing compelling and informative articles
  • recognizing breaking news quickly
  • working late nights and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • SEO skills and real-time analytics
  • familiarity with Google Trends
  • experience covering Senate politics
  • good instincts for reader interests

Key Requirements

  • degree in journalism or related field
  • previous metro or national media reporting experience preferred
  • ability to produce error-free journalism on tight deadlines
  • union membership with Washington-Baltimore News Guild

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