National Journal, Washington DC
National Journal is hiring an Editorial Research & Data Associate to join our editorial team and help produce National Journal Daily, our daily political and policy newsletter for government affairs professionals.
The Editorial Research & Data Associate is an early-career analyst or journalist who curates, researches, and helps produce National Journal’s daily political and policy newsletter—synthesizing news, data, and insights to deliver timely, high-quality analysis and graphics that empowers government affairs professionals to understand and navigate the forces shaping Washington and state politics.
Are you the type of person who looks for the story beneath the story in the political arena? Do your friends remark that you always seem to have a fact, stat, or insight that makes sense of what’s happening in Washington or the states? Do you thrive on deadlines, enjoy connecting dots across the policy landscape, and get energy from making complex developments clear and interesting for others?
If so, we’d love to meet you. We’re looking for an Editorial Research Associate to help shape and deliver a daily newsletter that gives government affairs professionals the insights, context, and smart takeaways they need to understand the political and policy environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile This is an excellent role for someone early in their career who loves the data behind political storytelling, wants to learn the rhythms of a professional newsroom, and thrives at the intersection of journalism, policy, and audience engagement. You’ll join a fast-paced editorial environment where curiosity, precision, and creativity are valued — and where your work helps professionals across industries understand and navigate the forces shaping policy and politics today.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: This job is based in Washington, DC. National Journal operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees required to be in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. 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, as well as exceptional journalism.
National Journal Daily is an insider's source for understanding what’s happening in US politics and policy and why it matters to organizations. Published each evening, The Daily helps Washington influencers cut through the noise by providing context and analysis for plugged-in professionals and the stakeholders they serve.
Across National Journal Group, generally, the firm looks for two “pillar gifts” in you, and everyone else. In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions –
Force of Ideas: At the center of National Journal Group work are the ideas within our writing. We believe that ideas – to the good and not – have consequences. Our highest work is bringing rigor, insight, intellectual honesty, to that ultimate purpose of separating the bad from the good, and giving voice to the latter.
Spirit of Generosity: National Journal Group seeks in its ranks a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition in each colleague toward service and selfless conduct. National Journal Group writing should be cut from the same cloth –critical on the merits but informed by charity and forbearance in measuring motive and personal character.
National Journal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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