Politics Reporter
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About The Position
The Texas Tribune, the state’s go-to source for Texas politics and public policy news, is hiring two ambitious and enterprising reporters to join our politics team. As we consider candidates to fill this pair of openings, we are interested in hearing from reporters of varying experience levels who may employ different approaches to covering politics. We are seeking reporters who are obsessed with Texas politics, accountability reporting and watchdogging our state’s elected officials. We also want to talk to reporters who are interested in writing smart analysis about political and voting trends, probing investigations into our state agencies and soaring profiles that bring the colorful personalities of Texas newsmakers to life. We value revelatory reporting and want our reporters to be building sources and breaking stories about the state’s top elected officials. These reporters should get to know the campaign consultants, local party officials, grassroots volunteers, influential donors, lobbyists and activists who shape politics in this state. They will be part of a team that covers some of the most powerful leaders in Texas, reporting on the action, inaction and impact of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and other state officials. They will help lead our coverage of Texas’ legislative, congressional and statewide elections. When the Legislature is in session, these reporters will be core members of our Capitol coverage — writing about the fighting, jockeying and deal-making that happens behind the scenes. With these jobs, we hope to illuminate important questions in our politics: What does the rightward shift of Texas’ Latino voters mean for the future of the state’s political landscape? How are Texas’ conservative leaders and lawmakers setting the tone for other GOP-controlled legislatures around the country? How are Texas Democrats fighting to break out of the wilderness and establish themselves as a competitive opposition party? We want a reporter who is eager to pitch stories and to travel around the state to help readers understand these issues. Our politics reporters are frequent guests on local and national television, radio and podcasts. They sometimes moderate debates or host Texas Tribune live interviews and events. Collaborating with our audience team is essential to ensure that our journalism reaches a wide and engaged readership beyond our website. This involves promoting stories on social media platforms, creating scripts for social videos, and participating in various off-platform initiatives such as newsletters and podcasts. We expect to hire two reporters of different experience levels. The minimum for an entry-level politics reporter is $64,000, but we are also seeking more senior-level reporters and the salaries will vary depending on qualifications and experience.
