State Affairs is hiring : Statehouse Reporter, Wisconsin in Madison

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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, Wisconsin, to join our team located in Madison, Wisconsin.

As The Statehouse Reporter, Wisconsin, You Will

• 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.

Essential Qualifications For This Position Include

Preferred Qualifications For This Position Include

This is an in-office work opportunity that operates out of the Wisconsin Statehouse and State Affairs office located in Madison, Wisconsin. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees.

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. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com

By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, the following : identify verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated.

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