Campaign Reporter

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Campaign Reporter to cover the midterms and the 2028 presidential election. The position will be focused not just on pivotal races happening up and down the ballot, but also on big picture stories that capture the most important political narratives defining our current moment.

About the role :

The person filling this role will be responsible for a mix of breaking news stories and features. A successful candidate will have the ability to build sources that can help provide daily scoops to be used across The Hill’s platforms, including our newsletters. We want to write stories that lead the conversation and offer fresh and insightful angles not yet covered by our competitors. Candidates who gravitate toward news stories that are unique, and who can write in a compelling and informative way, will have the best chance of success in this role.

The ability to work collaboratively with reporters across the newsroom, including on the Congress and White House teams, is key.

Responsibilities include :

• Covering the battle for control of Congress and the White House, as well as other political stories that might fly under the radar. A typical week could see a reporter writing about a House race one day, Republican redistricting efforts the next and Democratic jockeying for the 2028 presidential nomination after that.
• Writing a mix of short and longer news briefs and features for The Hill’s website and newspaper.
• Contributing to our Campaign Report newsletter and other daily and weekly products.
• An ability to go on television and discuss complex policies and political fights in a digestible manner.

Skills and 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 what readers want 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.

Salary ranges from $60,00 to $70,000 commensurate with experience and skill level. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.

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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

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