Federal Reporter
LRP Media Group

Overview

LRP Media Group is seeking a Federal Reporter for our subscription-based websites. The Reporter is responsible for consistently generating story ideas, working to secure interview sources daily, and writing compliance-driven and best-practice articles for a niche audience of HR professionals, EEO professionals, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

This position is remote in the Washington, D.C. area.

Responsibilities

• Submit weekly HR compliance-driven articles based on developments from the White House, Congress, and federal agencies.
• Cover breaking news, agency press conferences, congressional hearings, and related HR and EEO conferences.
• Write profile articles on key federal officials, lawmakers, and leaders in the field.
• Relentlessly find and develop sources and manage relationships with HR and EEO professionals, attorneys, agency press officers, and Capitol Hill staffers.
• Generate story ideas to contribute to our subscription-based websites and products.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in federal HR and EEO. Understand complex regulations and rules and translate their impact for our subscribers.
• Ability to compile a weekly column on the latest news from the Washington, D.C., area of interest to our subscribers.
• Self-edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Travel up to five days a year to attend annual conferences as needed.
• This posting summarizes the role and does not constitute the official job description.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field.
• Able to attend events in Washington, D.C., on short notice. Must work in the Washington D.C. area.
• 2+ years of reporting experience with demonstrated knowledge of AP style.
• Proven ability to locate sources, generate story ideas, and interview expert sources in person and virtually.
• Strong interviewing and writing skills and the ability to translate complex information into practical and engaging content for subscribers.
• Understands or is willing to learn the federal HR and EEO fields vernacular.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.

LRP Media Group has been an innovative media giant for over 40 years.

• We support a solid work-life balance and believe hard work should benefit the customer, the company, and you.
• We provide competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including group health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• We promote an inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth, provides resources for wellness, and is overall enjoyable.
• Culture Highlights:
  • Winner of 2022 Best CEO and Best Company for Work-Life Balance
  • Winner of 2022 & 2023 Best Company Outlook.
  • Ranked in the top 5% of companies for compensation.
  • Check out the reviews from current verified employees at https://www.comparably.com/companies/lrp-publications

LRP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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