Staff Writer, Hotline

National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. The mission is to equip the thousands of government and business leaders in the nation’s capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver success.

Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years, our expertise is unmatched with teams of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, in addition to exceptional journalism. National Journal’s premier products are: National Journal Leadership Council, Hotline, Race Tracker, National Journal Daily, Communications Council, Policy Brands Roundtable, Capital Exchange, Network Science Initiative, and the Presentation Center. 

National Journal Hotline has an immediate opening for a full-time staff writer and analyst. Armed with a passion for politics, both on and off the campaign trail, all candidates should have a 4-year degree, some experience in politics or political journalism, and an alarm clock to cope with the early start time. 

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• Strong political news judgment
• Quick and accurate editing/writing skills
• Thorough attention to detail
• A deep knowledge of the national and state-level political landscape
• The analytical tools to interpret and evaluate campaigns and the events that shape them
• The ability to multi-task with little-to-no supervision
• A strong work ethic and motivation to succeed
• A positive, good-natured, energetic attitude
• A commitment to nonpartisan reporting and writing
• And, of course, a great sense of humor
  
  

Atlantic Media Values:

Across Atlantic Media, generally, the firm looks for two “pillar gifts” in its candidates. In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions.

• Force of Intellect - Atlantic Media seeks a discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance and, later, success in a professional environment.
• Spirit of Generosity - Equally, Atlantic Media seeks what we term a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct.

Atlantic Media is an EOE of Minorities/Women/Vets/Disability.