Assignment Editor, Budget and Appropriations

About the Position

Reporting to the CQ Roll Call Managing Editor for Policy and Legislation, the assignment editor for budget and appropriations is a versatile journalist who manages a team focused on federal spending, with an emphasis on editing breaking news and enterprise on the congressional spending apparatus of members, committees, staff, as well as lobbyists and the executive branch and the courts.

About the Team

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 offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation, keeping readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis with coverage of every legislative action in Congress via breaking news, bill tracking, and member profiles. 

About You

You have a strong working knowledge about Congress, the White House, federal agencies, the Supreme Court, with special attention to public finances, spending and the processes and authorities that govern them. You have excellent news judgment and are passionate about policy and politics. You work collaboratively across the organization, and think expansively about journalism.

The salary range for this position would be $110,000-130,000 annually.

What To Expect In This Position

• Managing a team focused on the budget and appropriations process for the federal government.
• Coordinate reporters to cover key legislation and complete vote entry in the CQ database. Legislative tracking is a key part of the CQ business.
• Editing and occasional writing of the CQ Budget Tracker newsletter. 
• Coordination and occasional hosting of the CQ Budget Tracker podcast.
• Writing and doing second edits for other team coverage as needed.
• Editing other newsletters as needed.
• Moderating panel discussions, webinars, and other newsroom and corporate events, including other CQ Roll Call podcasts.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience working in a newsroom in a senior role
• Knowledge of CQ and RollCall systems and processes
• A bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of work experience in daily journalism, preferably focused on policy and political stories about the federal government, with increasing levels of responsibility including 3+ years in management roles.

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! 

FiscalNote is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact [email protected], we'd be happy to connect!

As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.

About FiscalNote 

FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.

Home to CQ, FrontierView, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.

At FiscalNote, We Lead with Values

∙Know your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family 

Company Benefits

FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

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