Is the Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Washington DC, United States.

What's the salary range?

FiscalNote lists $110,000–$135,000 for this role.

Where is the role based?

FiscalNote is hiring for this position in Washington DC, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

FiscalNote targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership role at FiscalNote.

Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership at FiscalNote

Joblaze summary

The Managing Editor for Politics and Leadership at CQ Roll Call oversees the coverage of the interplay between the executive, judicial, and legislative branches, focusing on generating impactful stories and trends. This role requires strong journalistic skills, including data analysis and multimedia content production, to lead a team in delivering comprehensive political reporting. Ideal candidates are seasoned journalists with a deep understanding of congressional dynamics and the political landscape. The position is situated within a well-established team known for its authoritative reporting on political power.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on FiscalNote's careers page September 17, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,400).
Starts above 15% of 234 comparable lead other roles in United States we track (median $150,000 across 77 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Washington DC, United States.
What's the salary range?: FiscalNote lists $110,000–$135,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: FiscalNote is hiring for this position in Washington DC, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: FiscalNote targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership role at FiscalNote.

From the original posting

About the Position CQ Roll Call is seeking an experienced journalist to direct its coverage of the interaction among the executive, judicial and legislative branches. We are investing in our people and our print, digital, data and multimedia tools to enhance our storytelling and are leveraging two quality media brands with a strong history in Washington journalism. We’re looking for someone who generates distinctive story ideas, identifies trends, uses data and produces content for multiple platforms, including CQ and Roll Call. We seek a journalist who can lead and inspire reporters to produce high-impact, enterprising stories about the relationship between the White House and Congress, as well as the judicial branch’s effect on the White House and Congress, and the influential groups and advocates that seek to influence them. About the CQ Roll Call Team CQ and Roll Call report on political power through the lens of Congress, from the campaigns that send members of Congress to Washington to the biographies of those members, the legislative process and the people and organizations shaping it both inside the federal government and outside of it. About You You are comfortable digging into the finer details of White House and congressional news and sourcing, as well as following court cases with significant political and policy implications. Application Requirements: All applicants must submit four (4) published writing samples from newspapers, news websites or news magazines that demonstrate reporting and writing ability. The position is based in Washington, DC and requires daily reporting from the Capitol. The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - 135,000 per year. #LI-HR1

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