Statehouse Reporter
Job Description:
• Deliver daily, up-to-the-minute reporting on action in the Statehouse, including on major legislative debates and state budget negotiations.
• Stakeout key legislative meetings and cover press conferences and gaggles in Trenton and, where needed, in other parts of the state.
• Build sourcing in legislative offices and the governor’s office.
• Dig deeply into the inner workings of the governor’s office and maneuvering within the governor’s inner circle, as well as the relationship between the governor and lawmakers.
• Stay ahead of major legislative policy proposals.
• Collaborate on a weekday and monthly newsletter for professional subscribers.
Requirements:
• Experience covering government, politics or policy — or a track record of doing similar work.
• The ability to build a network of well-placed and trustworthy sources.
• Smart, innovative ideas and a drive to be first on every big story.
• The flexibility to deliver stories written for professional subscribers, an informed audience of New Jersey political insiders and POLITICO’s national readership.
• Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding schedule.
• A rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism.
• Please submit a cover letter, resume and three clips with your application.
Benefits:
• We value our people.
• Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.
• Deliver daily, up-to-the-minute reporting on action in the Statehouse, including on major legislative debates and state budget negotiations.
• Stakeout key legislative meetings and cover press conferences and gaggles in Trenton and, where needed, in other parts of the state.
• Build sourcing in legislative offices and the governor’s office.
• Dig deeply into the inner workings of the governor’s office and maneuvering within the governor’s inner circle, as well as the relationship between the governor and lawmakers.
• Stay ahead of major legislative policy proposals.
• Collaborate on a weekday and monthly newsletter for professional subscribers.
Requirements:
• Experience covering government, politics or policy — or a track record of doing similar work.
• The ability to build a network of well-placed and trustworthy sources.
• Smart, innovative ideas and a drive to be first on every big story.
• The flexibility to deliver stories written for professional subscribers, an informed audience of New Jersey political insiders and POLITICO’s national readership.
• Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding schedule.
• A rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism.
• Please submit a cover letter, resume and three clips with your application.
Benefits:
• We value our people.
• Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.