Editorial Research & Data Associate

About the Role

• Early-career analyst or journalist role focused on producing National Journal Daily, a daily political and policy newsletter.
• Synthesizes news, data, and insights to deliver timely, high-quality analysis and graphics for government affairs professionals.
• Helps professionals understand and navigate the forces shaping Washington and state politics.
• The role is ideal for someone early in their career who loves data behind political storytelling, wants to learn the rhythms of a professional newsroom, and thrives at the intersection of journalism, policy, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create daily charts and graphics from various data sources for easy visualization of the day's big picture.
• Curate daily political and policy news from national and state sources, identifying developments relevant to an inside-the-Beltway audience.
• Contribute original content, including short-form data reporting projects and longer, in-depth data dives.
• Leverage AI tools for data collection, research, summarization, and content production, applying editorial judgment and fact-checking rigor.
• Collaborate with different teams to align coverage, manage deadlines, and maintain editorial consistency.
• Search for academic studies, think tank papers, charts, and congressional testimony that illuminate politics and policy.
• Coordinate recurring newsletter content and manage production workflows to ensure timely delivery of features.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graphic design tools like Datawrapper and Canva.
• Facility with AI tools (e.g., for research, drafting, and data visualization) and curiosity about their editorial application.
• Experience with HubSpot or similar content management platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Python or similar web-scraping tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in politics and policy, with an instinct for what is meaningful to decision-makers.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated writing and editing ability, ideally through journalism coursework, campus publications, or early professional experience.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A problem-solver’s mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and adapt quickly.
• A keen editorial eye for compelling, useful, and shareable content.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Earned bachelor’s degree; background in journalism, communications, political science, public policy, or related fields preferred.

Employment Details

• Salary: $55,000 - $55,000 per year
• Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Washington, DC
• Schedule: Hybrid, with required office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.