House Leadership Reporter

POLITICO is seeking a deeply sourced, ambitious journalist to cover senior House leaders. In this marquee role on the Congress team, the reporter will chronicle the strategic decisions, high‑stakes negotiations and factional tensions that drive politics and policy from Capitol Hill’s leadership suites. The role is about breaking news in a competitive environment and delivering indispensable insights to POLITICO readers in Washington and beyond, including premium subscribers.
The ideal candidate will not only report what happens inside closed‑door conference meetings, but also be able to nimbly track pressure points, vote math and strategic trade‑offs that shape outcomes. We’re looking for a reporter with the experience, confidence and sourcing ability needed to drive the story – not follow it – whether it’s via quick‑turn scoops or zoom‑ins on main characters.
You’ll work closely with other leadership, policy and politics reporters on the Congress team and across the newsroom. You’ll also contribute regularly to the Inside Congress newsletter.
Application instructions: Please submit a resume, one-page beat memo and 3‑5 clips.

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