Jonathan Easley

Jonathan Easley is a writer and journalist with a diverse background in finance, politics, and screenwriting.12 He spent 10 years working as a national political reporter for The Hill newspaper, covering the White House, campaigns, and elections.1

Career Trajectory

Finance to Journalism:: Easley initially worked in corporate finance in Chicago, Denver, and Southern California before transitioning to political journalism in Washington, D.C.1

The Hill:: He recently returned to The Hill as a Staff Writer and National Political Reporter in May 2024, after a previous 10-year stint with the publication.3

Screenwriting Success

Easley has also found success as a screenwriter:

1. His first script, "Red Right Hand," was discovered on The Black List and will be released as a feature film in 2024, starring Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell.1
2. His second script, "Adios & Goodbye," won the Enderby Entertainment Award at the Austin Film Festival in 2020.1
3. In 2022, his horror-noir script "The Midnight Pool" made the Black List of best unproduced scripts in Hollywood.14

Current Status

As of October 2024, Jonathan Easley resides in Hollywood and continues to balance his career in political journalism with his pursuits in screenwriting.12