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CQ MoneyLine Database Editor: Congressional Quarterly is looking for a database editor to maintain its online databases on campaign finance and lobbying activity. The ideal candidate has at least two to three years professional experience developing and maintaining SQL-type relational databases (e.g., Oracle or Access) and excellent written and oral English communication skills. Responsibilities: maintaining databases and data feeds, monitoring the timeliness and accuracy of automated updates of data: FEC, IRS, and congressional data, responding to queries from CQ staff and subscribers regarding the data’s scope and limitations, and assisting IT staff and data sources to identify and correct inaccurate or incomplete data. The database editor is also responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory changes affecting the information reported by federal candidates, lobbyists and government officials, the federal laws and regulations governing them, and for recommending modifications to the databases to accommodate those changes. Also assists CQ reporters and editors in conducting database research on campaign finance and lobbying issues. College degree in related field, attention to detail and a passion for accuracy are essential. Hill experience, a good understanding of U.S. government and politics, knowledge of government documents and Web publishing are highly desirable. Submit your resume to [log in to unmask] (preferred) or fax it to 202.419.8740