Full-Time

Homeland Security Reporter

Posted on 4/19/2024

FiscalNote

201-500 employees

AI-driven risk management and insights platform

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Journalism

Requirements

5+ years of journalism experience covering homeland security, appropriations, and related topics
Demonstrated coverage of Congress, federal agencies, or a legislative body for a news outlet
Knowledge of immigration and its impact on the country and politics
Computer-assisted reporting skills including use of databases, Excel, and other programs and tools
A track record of producing scoops and compelling features for news outlets
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
A desire to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Create a track record of reporting and writing perceptive, sophisticated stories that drive the conversation on Capitol Hill
Write clearly and accurately on tight deadlines, both breaking news and broader enterprise stories
Establish sources and contacts, and expand that list of experts
Read and track legislation, particularly spending bills
Handle a demanding, fast-moving beat
Dig through data and reports to find untold stories and be able to analyze data sets to determine newsworthy trends
Pitch and produce stories for all CQ and Roll Call products, and participate in events that showcase your expertise
Work with reporters whose beats touch on homeland security through the lens of Congress and government agencies, part of a collaborative newsroom that supports each other’s work
Follow congressional hours for legislative activity that sometimes can run into evenings and weekends

About the Position

CQ Roll Call is seeking a journalist to join our dynamic reporting team, with a focus on homeland security across federal agencies, in Congress and in courtrooms. This role will keep our readers informed about legislation, appropriations, executive actions and legal cases. This role will offer you the opportunity to break news and write enterprise stories related to immigration, politics and more, as well as contribute to podcasts, videos and events.

About the Team

The homeland security reporter is part of CQ Roll Call’s coverage of both policy and politics in FiscalNote’s mission to make government transparent for readers on the Hill, in the executive branch, and in the interest and industry groups with a stake in government decision-making.

About You

You are a self-motivated journalist with the drive to stay ahead of competitors on developments on your beat. You know how to navigate federal courts, track legislation and where to find the major players in Congress and the executive branch. You are also a team player, able and willing to collaborate with your colleagues and sometimes back them up on their beats.

What To Expect In This Position

Create a track record of reporting and writing perceptive, sophisticated stories that drive the conversation on Capitol Hill
Write clearly and accurately on tight deadlines, both breaking news and broader enterprise stories
Establish sources and contacts, and expand that list of experts
Read and track legislation, particularly spending bills
Handle a demanding, fast-moving beat
Dig through data and reports to find untold stories and be able to analyze data sets to determine newsworthy trends
Pitch and produce stories for all CQ and Roll Call products, and participate in events that showcase your expertise
Work with reporters whose beats touch on homeland security through the lens of Congress and government agencies, part of a collaborative newsroom that supports each other’s work
Follow congressional hours for legislative activity that sometimes can run into evenings and weekends

What Sets You Apart

5+ years of journalism experience covering homeland security, appropriations and related topics for newspapers, news websites, news magazines or other news organizations
Demonstrated coverage of Congress, federal agencies or a legislative body for a news outlet
Knowledge of immigration and its impact on the country and politics
Computer-assisted reporting skills including use of databases, Excel and other programs and tools
A track record of producing scoops and compelling features for news outlets
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
A desire to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

FiscalNote

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FiscalNote stands out as an excellent workplace due to its cutting-edge role in utilizing artificial intelligence to manage operational risks in various domains, including political, corporate, and regulatory environments. This focus not only positions the company at the forefront of a niche market but also fosters a culture of informed decision-making and strategic foresight. Employees benefit from engaging in high-impact projects that leverage ESG expertise, nurturing a professionally enriching environment.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$734.1M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↓ -4%

2 year growth

↑ 10%

Benefits

Health - The health of you and your family is important to us — so much so that we subsidize a large portion of healthcare premiums for not only you, but also your dependents. Our FSA allows you to shuttle tax-free dollars for out-of-pocket health care costs. An onsite gym greases the wheels for your workout needs.

Paid Time Off - We recognize refreshed employees are productive employees. We do not put a number on the amount of days an employee can take off which allows them to take time away from work to recharge as they need it.

Commuting - Travel to work can be expensive, so on top of contributing toward your commuting expenses – including garage parking and public transit – we offer a corporate bikeshare membership at a steep discount. We also allow employees with pricier commutes to dedicate pretax dollars toward their travel.

Retirement - Your long term well-being is directly tied to your ability to save for the future. By offering a match on contributions you make to a company-sponsored 401(k), we make it hard not to think about the later years.

Parental Leave - Building your family is just as important as building our business. We’re happy to empower our employees to spend time with their new little ones by providing 18 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave after a year of service to the company.