Senior Reporter

The Role

Government Executive is seeking a Senior Reporter to join our newsroom covering the federal workforce, agency leadership and Congress. You will report on federal agency operations and management, with a focus on agencies such as the departments of Homeland Security, Treasury, State and Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration, as well as how White House decisions impact career federal employees. You will also cover key developments on Capitol Hill, including oversight hearings, government shutdowns, funding and policy debates and legislation shaping federal agencies and the workforce. This position reports directly to the Executive Editor. This role can accommodate remote or hybrid work, but candidates must be based in the Washington, D.C., area.

Our Ideal candidate is:

• Drawn to complex topics and wants to present them in clear and accessible language
• Curious and enjoys reading studies, talking with federal leaders, managers and researchers and turning data into clear, engaging stories
• Relishes working with a team of Reporters and Editors who bring different perspectives and produce high-quality journalism
• A confident speaker who enjoys discussion, whether over the phone with a source, on camera for a webinar or TV interview, on a podcast or in front of an audience while moderating events and conferences

Responsibilities:

• Break news and produce daily reporting on federal agencies, Congress and the White House
• Write longer stories, features and interviews
• Cover oversight hearings, shutdowns, budget fights and other major policy developments on Capitol Hill
• Report on how agency decisions affect federal workers and how government programs are run
• Develop original reporting through strong sourcing across agencies, Congress and federal employee groups
• Use data, reports and public records to produce clear and accurate stories
• Cover events and conferences and represent Government Executive as a moderator, panelist or speaker at live and virtual events

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of journalism or related experience covering government, policy or similar fields
• Strong reporting and writing skills with a record of accurate daily journalism
• Ability to explain complex issues in clear, direct language
• Experience working in a fast-moving newsroom
• Strong understanding of AP Style
• Comfort speaking on panels, podcasts and at events

About GovExec:

GovExec's data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec's platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec:

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or Connecticut. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.