Business and Lobbying Reporter Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Washington

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The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a business and lobbying reporter to cover the intersection of K Street, Wall Street and Main Street. You will be responsible for covering the world of Washington, D.C., lobbying, how businesses seek to shape federal policy and the ways policymakers shape business in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to The Hill’s coverage of business trends, economic indicators, labor unions, federal regulations, and congressional hearings focused on business and the economy.
• Leading The Hill’s coverage of lobbying and influence, including two weekly lobbying briefs.
• Co-writing The Hill’s nightly “Business and Economy” newsletter.
• Putting together The Hill’s annual top lobbyists list and working closely with policy, congressional, White House and campaign teams in a collaborative newsroom.

Qualifications

• A degree in journalism or a related field is required, and previous reporting experience in a metro or national media environment is preferred.
• Candidates should have good instincts for understanding reader interests and be able to produce error-free, clean journalism on a tight timetable.
• Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real-time analytics are a plus.

To apply: Please upload your materials 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.

Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America.

Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more
• Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement

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