Statehouse Reporter, California

State Affairs • Sacramento, CA

133d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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 Sacramento, California.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional work experience in reporter covering politics, government, or public policy
• Skilled in audio, video, or data journalism

Responsibilities

• Report on the people, power and policies shaping California — 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree