Statehouse Reporter, Wisconsin

State Affairs•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

1+ years of professional work experience as a reporter
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Ability to report stories based on human sources more than press releases
Ability to commit to nonpartisan news coverage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editing and storytelling abilities
Knowledge of the principles of journalism, ethical guidelines, and legal considerations
Knowledge of digital publishing platforms and social media platforms
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional work experience as a reporter with a focus on politics and policy
Prior professional work experience in a start-up organization

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to tell impactful stories across platforms.
Report and write short-form and long-form stories on deadline for email products and the website.
Strive to own beats, breaking news in day-to-day coverage through source-driven stories.
Co-write the DC Wrap newsletter on Wisconsin’s congressional delegation.
Produce podcasts.
Edit and send email products to subscribers, as well as posting content to the website via WordPress.