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Staff Writer, Insurance
Economist Group
Washington, DC, United States
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Staff Writer, Insurance - CQ Roll Call
Introduction
Washington’s CQ Roll Call brings up-to-date news, analysis and insights to senior decision-makers on Capitol Hill. This trusted source of unbiased, impartial information provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. Through more than 40 print and online products, CQ Roll Call keeps readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis covering every legislative action in Congress with breaking news, bill tracking, and member profiles and offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation.
CQ Legal is seeking a reporter who is interested in coverage of insurance issues, particularly at the state level where the industry is primarily regulated. We are looking for a detail-oriented reporter with the ability to analyze developments in state governments and Congress that affect the insurance industry while writing for a legal audience. Our preferred candidate will be able to dig out daily regulatory and legislative news relating to insurance and must be comfortable handling complex regulatory developments in the insurance industry. Experience covering Congress or a statehouse is preferred. An ability to work in a high-paced environment is necessary. Strong writing and editing skills are required. Please include a cover letter with your resume.
Accountabilities
In the role you would be expected to:
• Master the basics of the insurance beat, showing an understanding of the areas you’ll be covering, the various interests that bring pressure to bear on producing or changing policies, and an understanding of how states and Congress address industry issues
• Write spot news stories of varying lengths on a daily basis that are timely, succinct, forward-looking and focused on the interests of a legal audience
• Contribute to other parts of CQ, particularly CQ News and also CQ Weekly
• Recognize the interests and expectations of Westlaw subscribers related to news on insurance
• Come up with incisive and relevant story ideas
• Demonstrate accuracy and effective writing skills by making sure stories are free of errors, style mistakes, typos or inaccuracies
• Maintain contacts with a broad network of sources and provide timely, even-handed and informative news and analysis
• Identify the major players on crucial beats and forge relationships with those individuals
Experience, skills and professional attributes
To succeed in the role you must have:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in an online news environment
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to switch quickly among news priorities
• Familiarity with the tools used to create compelling graphics and video
To succeed in the role you will be able to demonstrate:
• A collaborative work style and the ability to be a team player with other CQ reporters and editors
• Flexibility and an ability to adapt to change as well as a high degree of accuracy and fairness, as well as correct grammar and spelling
• A strong work ethic and adaptation to changing news situations, including a willingness to work odd hours when news happens
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure that copy is free of misspellings, style errors or mistakes
• Ability to work with editors to develop story ideas, schedule them and deliver them on time while keeping in close touch with editors about developments on news beat