Reporter I
Tax Notes
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Falls Church • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Works under supervision to write tax-related news stories for daily publication by attending scheduled meetings, press conferences, and events.
- Conducts interviews, research, and fact-checking.
- Develops contacts with government officials, private practitioners, and other sources and participates in weekly editorial meetings.
- Responsibilities include filing daily and weekly news stories.
- Researches, reports, and writes stories or other news content for print and electronic publications as requested by the editors.
- Covers scheduled tax-related hearings, press conferences, and other events or developments as assigned.
- Collects information by obtaining press kits, government releases, other documents, and interviews; does thorough research.
- Develops a “beat” as assigned by the editors, and a network of sources knowledgeable about that beat.
- Coordinates story ideas and writing assignments with editorial staff as needed.
- Attends editorial meetings.
- May support Reporters II or III or Senior Reporters in their projects, as assigned.
- Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures.
- May be required to travel to cover tax-related events in other cities and/or countries.
- Adheres to established publication deadlines and company style guide.
- May use social media to engage with readers and build source networks.
Requirements
- BA in English, writing, or journalism, or equivalent in experience required
- Two or more years of work experience as an Editorial Assistant or the equivalent required
- Knowledge of tax issues preferred
- Proficiency with MS Windows, Word, and Internet searching
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- 401K: Immediately vested
- Tuition assistance
- Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dog-friendly office
- Private gym onsite
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
- Exercise Room
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
writingresearchfact-checkinginterviewingreportingstory developmentcontent creationeditingknowledge of tax issues
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalcollaborationtime managementnetworking
Certifications
BA in EnglishBA in writingBA in journalism