National Politics Reporter

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an energetic National Politics Reporter to cover national politics, policy, and broad trends affecting Americans from coast-to-coast. This role involves writing breaking news and enterprise stories, adapting to shifting daily topics, and collaborating closely with the Morning Report, congressional, and campaign teams. The reporter will produce important and relevant content, encompassing White House and Congress stories, as well as national topics like affordability and the economy, ensuring broad appeal to readers.

Must Have

• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar, and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards
• Fact-check and verify information to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Work with writers to develop and refine content, provide constructive feedback and suggest revisions
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth content flow and timely publication
• Manage deadlines and workflows for assigned content
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics

Good to Have

• Previous reporting experience in a metro or national media environment is preferred
• Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real-time analytics are a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance (with multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance

Coverage on this position will include politics, policy and national trends that affect the lives of Americans from coast-to-coast.

We’re looking for an energetic reporter who isn’t afraid of shifting topics on a daily basis to write about the biggest news of the day, whether it’s the midterm elections, a vote in Congress, the prospects of a conflict overseas or the latest debates affecting energy or tech policy.

This reporter's coverage will have a broad range that could encompass White House and Congress stories and national topics like affordability and the economy, running from the cost of a steak to electricity and health care premiums.

No matter the topic, the goal will be to produce work that is important and relevant to readers across the country.

About the role:

The reporter in this role will be responsible for writing breaking news and enterprise stories on national political issues. They will work closely with our Morning Report team to shape coverage of our morning newsletter.

Close cooperation with different parts of The Hill’s newsroom will be important. This role in national politics will pick up trends from our breaking news team, sometimes writing trend stories in an SEO-friendly way that ties their individual pieces together. The reporter will also be in communication with our congressional and campaign teams, picking up stories and writing pieces with the reporters on those beats.

Candidates who can shape their own story angles and who understand how to attract readers will have the best chance of success in this role.

Please upload your materials combined into one single document with as much of the following as possible: your updated resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position, and your portfolio/clips or links to a few samples of your work. Completing these steps will ensure that you receive the highest consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar, and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards
• Fact-checking and verify information to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Work with writers to develop and refine content, provide constructive feedback and suggest revisions
• Coordinate with other departments, such as design, production, and potentially marketing, to ensure smooth content flow and timely publication
• Manage deadlines and workflows for assigned content
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements & Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required
• Previous reporting experience in a metro or national media environment is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real-time analytics are a plus
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment