Staff Writer, Health Policy

About the Position

We are searching for a health care and newsletter writer who will cover topics tied to health care policy legislation, especially the budgets, oversight and pressures on federal health care agencies such as HHS, FDA, CDC, NIH, with particular interest in the lawmakers and congressional committees and lobbyists that influence them.

We are looking for a journalist who can break news and write analytical enterprise stories, primarily for government professionals and health care policy experts. You will help write a widely read newsletter, which serves as the gateway to coverage in CQ and Roll Call. We keep our readers informed with news, analysis and legislative tracking on multiple platforms. You will be expected to share your expertise through digital, print, podcasts, videos and webinars.

About the CQ Roll Call Team

CQ Roll Call brings up-to-date news, analysis and insights to decision-makers on Capitol Hill and influencers in the nation's capital. This trusted source of unbiased, impartial information provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. Through more than 40 print and online products, CQ Roll Call keeps readers updated on every legislative action in Congress with breaking news, bill tracking, member profiles and more. We offer insight on the people and institutions that influence policy and legislation.

About You

You understand that you are reporting and writing for a sophisticated audience interested in politics and policy. You pursue the truth from a variety of sources and are impartial in reflecting their positions. You are a collaborative person who knows when to break out stories on your own. You are accountable to the highest professional and ethical standards. You probe below the surface of official statements to get the underlying story. You seek professional growth and are part of a larger community of journalists. You are part of a team and you support that team’s efforts.

• Application Requirements:
• All applicants must submit 5 writing samples published in newspapers, news websites, magazines or other news sites. These samples can be added as links in the 'Additional Information' section when you click 'Apply for this Job', or you can email these Samples to [email protected], with your Name and Position Applied in the subject line.

A timed writing test, a test of congressional knowledge, and an AP style test will be required to advance to interviews with the team.

The position is based in Washington, DC and requires daily reporting from the Capitol. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - 85,000 per year.

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