Clayton Vickers
Arlington,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Antitrust Reporter
MLex
Washington, D.C.
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to antitrust journalism during a period of intensified focus on the implications of corporate monopolies.
- Researched and reported on regulatory changes impacting global markets.
- Conducted interviews with industry experts to gather insights for articles.
- Set and executed upon a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly stories within the beat.
- Cultivated relationships with U.S. politicians, DOJ and FTC personnel, attorneys, and key stakeholders.
- Edited peer submissions, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Reporter
The Hill
Washington, D.C.
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Filed daily stories on deadline, covering Congress, the White House, federal courts, and various national news topics.
- Conducted interviews with policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to gather insights for articles.
- Developed story ideas based on emerging trends in politics and government affairs.
- Wrote to the standards of The Hill and maintained the professionalism and fairness in reporting that define its brand.
State Government Reporter
Missouri News Network, Columbia Missourian, Missouri Business Alert
Jefferson City, MO
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed daily news filing from Missouri State Capitol for Missouri News Network, ensuring timely distribution to print, broadcast, and radio newsrooms statewide.
- Investigated stories beyond press gallery by engaging with communities impacted by proposals such as casino approvals, federal rule changes, and drug policy updates.
- Wrote compelling narratives that served as foundation for WHCA scholarship recognition.
Research Assistant – Data
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Remote
01.2023 - 12.2023
Education
M.A. - Journalism
Univ. of Missouri
Jefferson City05-2024
B.S. - Political Science
Boise State Univ.
Boise05-2021
Skills
- Regulatory analysis
- Interviewing
- Public records access
- Data visualization
- Software
- Deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Team player
Timeline
Antitrust Reporter
MLex
07.2024 - Current
Reporter
The Hill
01.2024 - 06.2024
State Government Reporter
Missouri News Network, Columbia Missourian, Missouri Business Alert
01.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant – Data
Investigative Reporters and Editors
01.2023 - 12.2023
B.S. - Political Science
Boise State Univ.
M.A. - Journalism
Univ. of Missouri
WORK SAMPLES
- Supreme Court on Fed, FTC, FCC... - MLex
- Regulators invite lobbying on guidelines - MLex
- AI partnerships proliferate amid lax scrutiny - MLex
- AI a ‘black box’ in justice system - The Hill
- SCOTUS decision to open rapid-fire marketplace - The Hill
* Some or all work samples attached as PDF's to applications.
SCHOLARSHIP
- White House Correspondents Association 2024 scholar
- European Union Visitors Program participant (2026)