Capitol Hill Reporter
Raw America, the fastest-growing reader-funded news network, is seeking a fearless Capitol Hill reporter to interview politicians and cover breaking news on the Hill. Created by the founders of Raw Story and Really American, Raw America is a large Substack and YouTube brand building the infrastructure to fight back against the billionaire capture of American media. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have existing relationships with Congressional staff and members of Congress. Some salary flexibility exists for extensive relationships and experience. We're looking for someone with personality who can think and record on their feet and will go the extra mile to get the story. If you believe in holding power accountable, and you're fed up with access journalism and corporate stenography, this role is for you. Reporting directly to Raw America leadership, you'll be responsible for:
- On-the-ground Capitol Hill interviews - Interviewing members of Congress on the move and scheduling Congressional interviews.
- Breaking stories that expose corruption and delivering real-time coverage of Congressional developments that matter to our progressive audience.
- Covering critical national stories on topics of interest to readers, for example, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, violent ICE arrests, and fights against data centers.
- Video-first storytelling - Creating compelling YouTube content, livestreams, and social media videos that cut through political spin and deliver unvarnished truth.
- Source development - Building relationships with lawmakers, staffers, whistleblowers, and activists who can provide insight into what's really happening behind closed doors
- Breaking news coverage - Rapid response reporting on developing political stories, with ability to go live and provide immediate analysis.
- Out of session research - When Congress is out of session, digging into voting records, financial disclosures and lobbying connections to expose hypocrisy and corruption.
- Cross-platform content - Ability to write a weekly column, create social media content, and collaborate with our video team.
- Event coverage - Attending hearings, press conferences, protests, and other political events to capture footage and interviews.
Required Skills:
- Congressional relationships - You must have existing relationships on the Hill. This is not an entry-level position.
- Political sophistication - Deep knowledge of how Congress actually works and who the key players are.
- News judgment - Ability to spot the real story beneath political theater and craft headlines that break through the noise.
- Video storytelling skills - Being an expert on video production is not required but on-camera experience is. You should be able to conduct live interviews with members of Congress and be interviewed on-camera.
- Fearless interviewing - Comfortable confronting politicians with tough questions and following up when they dodge.
- Digital native - You should have an understanding of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms where political conversations happen.
- Multi-platform production - Ability to shoot and publish content quickly across multiple formats. Video editing experience is a plus.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years political reporting experience (Hill experience required)
- Demonstrated track record of breaking political stories
- Experience with video production and live streaming (ability to edit in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and/or Adobe Creative Suite is valued but not required)
- Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
- Washington D.C.-area residence
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Full editorial independence - no billionaire owners to appease
- Platform with millions of engaged readers/viewers
- Opportunity to shape the future of independent political media
About Raw America: We're one of the fastest growing large Substacks, building the media infrastructure to combat oligarch capture of American journalism. This is your chance to do journalism that actually matters. About Raw Story: Raw Story, a progressive news website founded in 2004, is an award-winning U.S. politics site. Raw Story reporters and editors have gone on to work for The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Politico. Raw Story was named best news/political blog by Editor & Publisher in 2022 and 2023. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send a video sample, resume, and a link to your YouTube channel and/or TikTok profile to [email protected] Raw America is an equal opportunity employer.