Senate Reporter

Location: Arlington, VA, United States — 1801 S Bell (INDG)

Salary: $85,000–$105,000 per year

Company

hirify.global produces professional news and information focused on government, legislation, regulation, and related public affairs.

What you will do

• Lead coverage of the U.S. Senate and break news quickly and authoritatively.
• Cover Senate floor activity, closed-door caucus meetings, hearings, outside meetings, and other news events.
• Write enterprise stories and analysis connecting Senate power dynamics and political developments for readers.
• Develop sources, story ideas, and interviews while building a Senate-focused reporting beat.
• Contribute to the Congress Tracker newsletter and collaborate with reporters and legislative analysts.
• Travel when needed to cover Senate campaigns.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of journalism experience, including at least one year covering subject areas relevant to assigned publications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with coursework in English or journalism.
• Ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
• Knowledge of journalism principles, legislative and regulatory processes, and federal and state judicial systems.
• Excellent proofreading skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use publishing tools and other technology after receiving training.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with the Congress Team, reporters, and legislative analysts.
• Opportunities to attend external meetings, hearings, and news events.
• Opportunities to travel and cover Senate campaigns.
• Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination across the employment process.