What are the responsibilities and job description for the Congressional, Energy Reporter, E&E News position at POLITICO?
E&E News is in search of a reporter to cover energy policy and politics on and off Capitol Hill.
If you’re a versatile reporter who loves being at the heat of the action and working with a tight-knit team, you’ll love this job.
You’ll write short, sharp daily stories and then take step back to offer perspective for our knowledgeable and well-connected readers. You’ll also have many opportunities to profile players on the Hill and to travel to get a first-hand look at how all the legislative jousting in Washington affects people and natural resources across the country.
Teamwork is critical at E&E News where 70 or so journalists are chasing environment and energy stories every day.
You’ll be part of a crack five-reporter Hill team and coordinate with other reporters across our newsroom to cover developments at the White House, federal agencies and the world beyond the Beltway.
What You'll Need:
- Clips showing both breaking news and feature-writing ability, and a track record delivering scoops.
- A deep understanding of the political and policy process and interest in the energy sector.
- Experience covering Congress and federal agencies is a plus.
About E&E News:
Working from the POLITICO newsroom in Arlington and from bureaus across the country, our reporters and editors present intensive coverage of energy and the environment in five daily, password-protected online publications. Our readers pay a lot for comprehensive coverage and we deliver it in smart newspaper-style prose.
We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors, collaborators, and talent cultivators. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity, and a prioritization on innovation.
We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter benefits, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development.
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