Legislative Compass Reporter

POLITICO Pro is looking for an ambitious, energetic journalist to work on our flagship intelligence service, the Legislative Compass. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with congressional operations and deep curiosity about innerworkings on the Hill and the language of lawmakers. We’re looking for congressional nerds or those who aspire to be. This reporter will work collaboratively with the legislative services editor and a variety of editorial teams to ensure content is coordinated through policy domains. The candidate will track advancement of bills through the legislative process by monitoring committee and floor activity, and will be expected to cover breaking news on votes while writing bill analyses for a subscriber audience. The work entails working on the must-read Day Ahead newsletter, a guide to what’s coming each day on Capitol Hill when Congress is in session. The job will require excellent communication and organizational skills with a firm understanding of the legislative process. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in politics and policy, as well as superior attention to detail and experience with web production. This candidate will support various groups within editorial as needed.