National Journal Group
The Source of Professional and Political Advantage in Washington
In the most recent Erdos & Morgan survey of congressional leaders, National Journal Group received the highest marks from members of Congress and their staffs, ranking as the most influential, credible, and objective publication set in its competitive class. Likewise, in the last Washington in the Information Age study, CongressDaily and National Journal were rated the most widely-read publications among senior Capitol Hill staff, with more than 75% of online inside-the-Beltway readers visiting at least one NationalJournal.com site daily.
National Journal Group is the premier source of nonpartisan insight for Washington, D.C. decision makers and the leader in delivering branding and advocacy messages to these hard-to-reach influentials. Launched in 1969, National Journal Group is a rapidly growing enterprise whose properties include:
- National Journal - The weekly source of insight in Washington
- CongressDaily - Continuous and comprehensive coverage of Capitol Hill
- The Hotline - Chronicle of the permanent campaign for office
- NationalJournal.com - Must-click resource for Washington insiders
- The Almanac of American Politics - Premier road map of the political landscape
- Washington in the Information Age - Study on the media habits of Washington Insiders
- Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal - Long-running, trusted PBS public affairs program
Unmatched Editorial Talent
National Journal Group's experienced reporters go beyond the headlines to provide trusted insight and analysis - and their diligence has earned national recognition. With over 110 reporters and editors focused solely on Washington and an average of over 20 years experience among them, National Journal Group leads the pack of inside-the-Beltway reporters.
Recent Awards
- Jonathan Rauch: First place honors in the National Headliner Awards in the category of magazine columns
- Ryan Morris: First place honors in the National Headliner Awards in the category of informational graphics for newspapers or magazines
- NationalJournal.com's The Promise Audit: Winner of the 2009 Editor & Publisher Online Journalism Award for enterprise reporting, special feature
- James Kitfield: Only three time winner of the Gerald R. Ford Award For Distinguished Reporting On National Defense
- Alexis Simendinger: Winner of the 2008 White House Correspondents Association Aldo Beckman Award For Presidential News Coverage
- Sydney J. Freedberg: Winner of the 2008 Military Reporters & Editors Domestic Coverage Award for a report on how the military awards medals for valor
Understanding Decision Makers
Washington Insiders understand their jobs are news-dependent. With an ever-growing selection of news sources and a virtual 24-hour workday, it takes real, round-the-clock commitment to stay on top of information.
Even so, National Journal Group's latest Washington in the Information Age study indicates that more than a third of Insiders say the proliferation of media is a boon to their professional lives. As the ultimate media multitasker, the Washington Insider fills almost every spare minute with news media.
The National Journal Group audience is connected, informed and combining a cross-section of digital, print and television news sources. It includes members of Congress and their aides, administration officials, and the private sector’s unofficial influencers who turn to National Journal’s non-partisan expert coverage for Washington’s currency of power – knowledge.
Our Gold Standard Audience
National Journal Group reaches an elite group of engaged and influential Washington decision makers, with more than 75% of our audience coming from Capitol Hill. Our audience includes:
- Members of Congress
- Chiefs of Staff
- Legislative Directors
- Press Secretaries
- Senior Advisers to the President and Cabinet Secretaries
- The Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security
- Political Journalists and Reporters
- D.C. Bureau Chiefs
- Op-Ed Writers
- Washington Correspondents
- Lobbyists
- Vice Presidents of Government Affairs
- Vice Presidents of Public Affairs
- Think Tank Leaders and Experts
- Civic Leaders
- Engaged Public
