Legislative Researcher
Congressional Quarterly (District of Columbia)
Posted: June 17, 2009
Address: Washington, DC 20002
Type: Full-time

Description:

BillTrack, the legislative tracking team of CQ.com, is seeking a legislative researcher.

Responsibilities include:
Tracking legislative actions using the Congressional Record and other sources, as well as in "real-time" as they occur during congressional sessions, and assisting in the production and maintenance of online content.

Candidates should have a background in political science or some Capitol Hill experience, as the position requires knowledge of the legislative process.
Must be exceptionally detail-oriented with strong grammar skills and computer familiarity. Coolness under pressure required and database experience a plus.

Send cover letter and resume to: jobs@cq.com with the words "Legislative Researcher" in the subject line.
No phone calls please.

ABOUT CQ
Congressional Quarterly Inc. has been the nation's leader in political journalism since 1945. Over that time, the company has built a peerless reputation for objective, non-partisan and authoritative reporting on Congress and politics. Today, CQ stands on the leading edge of information companies publishing in both online and print platforms.
CQ has the largest press corps covering Capitol Hill. More than 150 reporters, editors and researchers keep subscribers informed on weekly, daily and real-time news cycles. In addition, CQ is the leader in legislative tracking. It offers a robust suite of fully integrated online services that includes bill coverage, schedules, CRS reports, government documents, member information, transcripts and more.

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