Job Description

Introduction

The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.

CQ Roll Call, The Economist Group\xe2\x80\x99s government brand brings up-to-date news, analysis and insights to senior decision-makers on Capitol Hill. CQ provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. Through more than 40 print and online products, CQ keeps readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis covering every legislative action in Congress with breaking news, bill tracking, and member profiles and offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation.

Are you a congressional nerd, policy wonk or political junkie? If so, you should know that CQ Roll Call seeks a researcher to help compile information on state-level policymaking. The researcher will work on both legislation and regulations, becoming an expert on the processes in his or her assigned states. This individual will work with other team members to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of additional CQ Roll Call content, including congressional legislative activity and federal, state and local government personnel data. The researcher position requires exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines. The successful candidate will have good communication skills with strong grammar skills and computer familiarity, and the ability to multi-task and handle tight deadlines without sacrificing precision. Database experience a plus. Experience with Congress is preferred. Additional responsibilities include; the timely and accurate production, publication and maintenance of various CQ Roll Call databases, external data feeds and other content to provide CQ Roll Call with superior federal, state and local data.

Accountabilities

In the role you would be expected to:

• Quickly and accurately collecting, processing, coding and publishing legislative data, documents, amendments, schedules, transcripts, bill information or other data as assigned by a manager
• Politely responding to and acting upon client questions or requests for information, documents, transcripts or other data in a timely manner
• Demonstrate an understanding of operational tools, procedures and troubleshooting
• Work with editors to build professional skills
• Cultivate relationships with legislative sources and government agencies for informational, journalistic and document source purposes and helping colleagues do the same
• Contribute to the larger newsroom\'s newsgathering efforts and any other duties as assigned
• Contribute ideas to product priorities and what data may need additional work as well as ideas about how to improve operations and CQ Roll Call products
• Provide subscribers with complete, timely coverage of error-free, quality legislative information within set deadlines and consistent with CQ Roll Call style
• Develop an understanding of the CQ Roll Call databases and the procedures for updating that content
• Successful development of knowledge of CQ Roll Call legislative tracking products and legislative procedures
• Successful balancing of long hours and a capricious congressional schedule while juggling multiple assignments
• Maintaining up-to-date products and only consider a task complete once he or she has confirmed the content\'s successful posting to CQ.com or other specified CQ Roll Call product

Experience, skills and professional attributes

To succeed in the role you must have:

• One year of experience with the federal government, politics, legislative policy or Capitol Hill
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• Top-notch researching skills plus a strong attention to detail and good organizational abilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects while working long hours and meeting strict deadlines
• Familiarity with Congress and the legislative process and preferably some knowledge of congressional operations, procedure and policymaking

To succeed in the role you will be able to demonstrate:

• An ability to develop sources, gather information and process content consistent with CQ Roll Call style
• Basic knowledge of HTML, the Internet, Microsoft Office and electronic media
• A willingness to work long hours when needed
• A strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and an understanding of the legislative process and CQ operating systems

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