About the role
State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform. We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data – delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level. We are hiring a Statehouse Reporter to join our team located in Phoenix, Arizona. As the Statehouse Reporter, you will: Report on the people, power and policies shaping Arizona — from the governor’s office to the committee rooms to the halls of the judiciary. Produce regular scoops, analysis, Playmaker Profiles and explainers for an engaged, insider audience. Develop sources across the political spectrum and across the state. Help the Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs remain the go-to source for smart, reliable and fearless statehouse news. Contribute to special series, newsletters and public-facing events. Collaborate with other State Affairs journalists to break silos and elevate coverage nationwide. Essential
Qualifications for this position include: 5+ years of professional work experience as a reporter Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field Ability to write clean, compelling, and accurate stories Ability to be nonpartisan and commit to fact-based journalism Ability to work independently Preferred
Qualifications for this position include: Prior professional work experience as a reporter covering politics, government, or public policy Skilled in audio, video or data journalism This is an in-office work opportunity that operates most days out of the Arizona Statehouse in Phoenix, Arizona and the State Affairs office. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive
benefits package to employees. The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $54,000 - $58,000 for candidates working from Phoenix, Arizona. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.