Agriculture Trade Reporter

CQ Roll Call is seeking a journalist to join our dynamic reporting team, with a focus on agriculture, trade and appropriations legislation and how that intersect with business and investments. We keep our readers informed about the content of legislation in the three areas as it is being drafted, marked up in committee, and ultimately goes to the floor. Our job is to provide news and analysis through print, digital, audio and video. This role will offer you the opportunity to break news, write enterprise stories, and contribute to newsletters. Your expertise will also be utilized for podcasts, videos and events.

About the CQ Roll Call Team
The agriculture and trade 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, know the major players in Congress and the executive branch. You also will have a facility with spending bills and experience covering your beat in webinars, broadcast interviews and conferences. You will also be a team player, able and willing to collaborate with your colleagues and sometimes backing them up on their beats.
What to Expect in this Position

A track record of reporting and writing smart, sophisticated stories and enterprise that drive the conversation about agriculture and trade policies, and their impact on businesses and investors
Established sources and contacts in agriculture and trade, and among exporters and importers, and related fields, and be able to expand that list of experts
Experience reading bills, particularly spending bills
Clear and accurate writing on tight deadlines, both breaking news and broader enterprise stories
A proven ability to handle a demanding, fast-moving beat
Digging through data and reports to find untold stories and be able to analyze data sets to determine newsworthy trends
Writing proactively about agriculture, trade and business issues to drive debate on Capitol Hill and in the administration
Pitching and producing sharply written stories for all CQ and Roll Call products. Producing content for videos and podcasts, and participating in events that showcase your expertise
Working with reporters whose beats touch on agriculture, trade and appropriations through the lens of Congress and government agencies. You will be part of a collaborative newsroom that supports each other’s work.
Willingness to work congressional hours, following legislative activity that can run into the evening and night, and also to weekends.

What Sets You Apart

5+ years of journalism experience covering agriculture, trade, 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 foreign policy and its impact on business and economics
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