Editorial Research & Data Associate

National Journal is hiring a House correspondent. National Journal has an immediate opening for a  correspondent on the Hotline to cover House campaigns. For more than 30 years, Hotline Wake-Up Call and Hotline Latest Edition have been the key political tipsheets for officeholders, campaign professionals, pollsters, political parties, and political scholars. This individual will report to Hotline’s editor.  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, in addition to exceptional journalism. Our 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. What is National Journal’s Editorial?  The Hotline is the premier campaign resource for more than 30 years.  Read by the most powerful and informed figures in Washington, our twice-daily newsletter covers the latest news from campaigns all along the ballot from across the country. A mix of aggregation, original reporting and analysis, Hotline has delivered the wisdom before it’s conventional into inboxes every morning.

What You’ll Do: Create daily charts and graphics from a variety of data sources that show the big picture of the day into one easy-to-digest visual.

Curate the day’s political and policy news from across national and state sources, identifying the most relevant and thought-provoking developments for our inside-the-Beltway audience of government affairs professionals, Capitol Hill staffers, and political consultants.

Contribute original content ranging from short-form data reporting projects to longer, more in-depth dives into data that will appear in National Journal publications.

Leverage AI tools to assist in data collection, research, summarization, and content production, using good editorial judgment and fact-checking rigor.

Collaborate with different teams to align coverage, manage deadlines, and maintain editorial consistency.

Search for new academic studies, think tank papers, charts, and congressional testimony that illuminate politics and policy and help our readers make sense of it.

Coordinate recurring newsletter content and help manage production workflows , ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly features are delivered on time and at a high standard of quality.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate: Experience in graphic design tools like Datawrapper and Canva.

A strong interest in politics and policy, and an instinct for what’s meaningful or surprising to decision-makers in business, advocacy, and government.

Exceptional organizational and project management skills — you can juggle multiple deadlines without losing sight of quality or detail.

Demonstrated writing and editing ability, ideally through journalism coursework, campus publications, or early professional experience.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where precision and timeliness matter.

Facility with AI tools (e.g., for research, drafting, and data visualization) and a curiosity for how they can enhance editorial work while maintaining factual accuracy.

A problem-solver’s mindset — you can anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and keep things moving.

A keen editorial eye for what makes content compelling, useful, and shareable.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Earned bachelor’s degree; background in journalism, communications, political science, public policy, or related fields preferred.

Experience with HubSpot or similar content management platforms is a plus, as is experience with Python or similar web-scraping tools.

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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. During the month of August 2026, teams will be fully remote.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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