Committees Reporter
Job description
About the Position
This position will work with other members of the Legislative Action reporting team to ensure that CQ's committee markup coverage is thorough and immediately relevant. Duties related to legislative data and live House and Senate floor coverage will be performed as assigned. This position is within the Editorial department.
About the Legislative Action Team
The Legislative Action Team produces fast, concise and comprehensive descriptions of the legislative proposals debated in congressional committees as well as the House and Senate floors to provide CQ Roll Call's clients and the newsroom with superior information. Our work offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation, keeping readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis with coverage of every legislative action in Congress via breaking news, bill tracking and member profiles.
About You
This position requires exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines, and an understanding of the legislative process. Committees reporters cover congressional committee action gavel-to-gavel and must be available to work hours largely decided by the congressional schedule.