Politics & Policy Reporter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Report breaking news and exclusive insights on healthcare policy and politics, with a focus on Congress while also monitoring state and local policymaking.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues who cover various aspects of healthcare regulation, providers and suppliers, and health insurance sectors.

• Write and report on fast-paced stories, in-depth features, and analytical pieces.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to develop a robust network of sources.

• Monitor data, filings, market trends, and industry changes to uncover stories before competitors.

• Propose audience-centric story ideas and foresee developments in coverage.

• Collaborate effectively with editors, audience teams, and other newsroom personnel.

• Contribute to newsletters, promote content on social media, and engage in digital publishing processes.

• Participate in Modern Healthcare events, panels, podcasts, and award ceremonies as necessary.

• Keep informed about trends, innovations, and various forces that are reshaping the healthcare sector.

• Publish content throughout the day, analyze audience behavior using analytics, and work with teams on comprehensive coverage.

• Operate from a home office in the Washington area with occasional travel to cover events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 3 years of reporting experience.

• Demonstrated ability to break news and establish trustworthy sources.

• Proficient in writing clear, concise, and accurate content under tight deadlines.

• Strong news judgment coupled with a sense of curiosity.

• Capability to thrive in a digital-first environment and manage multiple developing stories.

• Proficient in interpreting data, financial documents, legislation, research, and regulatory filings.

• Comfortable using analytics platforms, research databases, and AI-driven search or transcription tools.

• Skillful in generating innovative enterprise story ideas.

• Preferred experience in covering healthcare, politics, Congress, or related subjects.

• Experience with newsletters, audience analytics, multimedia, and/or event participation is preferred.

• This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and does not qualify for overtime pay.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contributions to retirement savings plans.

• Opportunities for bonuses based on individual and company performance.

• Flexibility to work remotely from a home office located in an eligible state.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.