White House reporter @ CongressDaily

CongressDaily, a leading source of news and information for congressional insiders published by the National Journal Group, seeks a full-time reporter to cover the White House for its print and Web-based publications.

"The successful candidate should have at least two years of experience in daily journalism and a track record of aggressive reporting and clear, authoritative writing," according to the job posting. "Previous experience covering Congress or the White House is a plus."

Send cover letter, resume and no more than five clips to Executive Editor David Morris, dmorris@nationaljournal.com.

Several openings @ The Politico

The Politico, a hot, new Washington, D.C.-based political journalism outlet that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio, has several openings:

• Designer
• Web Producer
• Life Editor
• Photo Editor
• Deputy Congressional Editor
• Marketing Manager
• Copy Editor
• Lobbying Reporter
• White House Reporter
• Life Reporter
• Congressional Reporter
• Photographer
• Senior Coldfusion Developer
• Web System Administrator/DBA
• Copy Desk Chief

Free D.C. event: Helen Thomas to give talk

Legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas will be speaking at a free event in the D.C. area on March 2.

WHAT: "A Conversation with Journalism Legend Helen Thomas"

WHEN: March 2, 2008, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Central Library Auditorium
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington, Virginia

Often called "The First Lady of the Press," veteran White House reporter, author and Hearst Newspapers columnist Helen Thomas looks back as an eyewitness to history and delves into her story when she sits for a conversation with Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh. This event is in recognition of National Women's History Month. A book signing will follow the remarks.

For more information, click here.