Matt Holt
@mattholt33
Summary
Passionate political reporter whose reporting and analysis is consistently ahead of the curve. Covered Congress and campaigns up and down the ballot. Well-versed in the voters that decide elections and the powerful players that influence the eventual outcomes. Committed to delivering non-partisan journalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Researcher
CNN
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to CNN's political journalism across all platforms
- Complied research and wrote questions for CNN's presidential debates and town halls
- Editor of CNN's convention and general election research books
- Worked on CNN's Decision Desk through primaries and general election
Politics Reporter
The Messenger
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues across multiple beats
- Broke news on U.S. Senate campaigns; stories made national news
- Wrote multiple features each week ahead of competition
- Well-sourced in down-ballot and presidential campaigns
- Expert in campaign finance reporting
Senate Races Correspondent
National Journal Hotline
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Contributed original reporting and analysis to two daily newsletters
- Operated efficiently on tight deadlines
- Wrote feature stories that are consistently ahead of competitors
- Established relationships with credible sources
- Regularly contributed to SiriusXM's political station Ch. 124
National Political Correspondent
National Journal Hotline
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Reported on the Democratic presidential primary and the general election
- Identified important trends before competitors through tweets and feature stories
- Collaborated with colleagues on White House and Congressional teams regularly on podcasts, newsletters, and features
Hotline Fellow
National Journal Hotline
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Wrote the National section for Wake Up Call! and Latest Edition, promptly promoted
News Associate
CNN
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Greeted guests, assisted show producers, and manned the central news desk
- Integral member of the 2018 Midterm election production team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
American University
Washington, DC05.2018
Skills
- Newsletter Writing
- Feature Writing
- Beat Reporting
- Staff Collaboration
- Simplifying Complex Trends
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Political Researcher
CNN
04.2024 - Current
Politics Reporter
The Messenger
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senate Races Correspondent
National Journal Hotline
07.2021 - 05.2023
National Political Correspondent
National Journal Hotline
05.2019 - 07.2021
Hotline Fellow
National Journal Hotline
01.2019 - 05.2019
News Associate
CNN
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
American University
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