Enterprise Reporter, Capitol Hill & Congress

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, deeply sourced reporter to write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the center of American political power on Capitol Hill. Based in our Washington, D.C. bureau, this reporter will reveal how the nation’s lawmakers, leaders, and power brokers operate behind closed doors.

The ideal candidate will possess an insatiable curiosity about legislative mechanics, political influence, and campaign power dynamics, alongside a proven ability to bring readers inside high-stakes congressional negotiations and committee battles. We are looking for a reporter who can bring to life stories that sharpen our audience’s understanding of how federal policy, spending, and oversight affect global markets and business, while delivering smart insights that advance major breaking political news events.

Vital to this job’s success is the ability to deliver journalism that everyone talks about.

The job will report to the Washington Enterprise Editor and collaborate closely with our talented Congress, national security, economics, and corporate reporting teams.

You Will:

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories that reveal the inner workings of the House, Senate, and leadership power structures.
• Find angles to advance major breaking congressional news under tight deadlines. In addition to working on ambitious projects, this position will also be expected to file regularly and take part in the daily report when the news cycle demands it.
• Unearth and report fresh features on legislative brinkmanship, committee oversight, lobbying influence, and policy shifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the bureau and around the world to conceive and execute ambitious, large-scale projects and series showing how congressional action impacts global markets, corporate America, and politics.

You Have:

• At least 7 years of professional journalism experience, with a distinct track record of dominating a highly competitive beat.
• Deep sourcing among members of Congress, key committee aides, leadership staff, and K Street, with a proven ability to develop new sources in a fast-changing political landscape.
• Experience using campaign finance data, voting records, or investigative techniques to find original approaches to complex political subjects.
• Expertise in translating intricate legislative processes and policy proposals into authoritative, clear, and gripping narratives for a sophisticated global audience.
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to work with visuals, graphics, and data teams.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter explaining how you would approach this role, and five clips that demonstrate your best work by October 12. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $210,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.