State Affairs
Senior Statehouse Reporter, Arizona
$58K–$72K
Phoenix, Arizona +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2025
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of professional work experience as a reporter
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
About the job
Reports and analyzes Arizona state government and politics for an insider audience through news stories, profiles, explainers, and related coverage.
What you'll do
- Report on the people, power, and policies shaping Arizona state government.
- Produce scoops, analysis, profiles, explainers, and contribute to special series, newsletters, and public events.
- Develop sources statewide and collaborate with State Affairs journalists on coverage.
What they ask for
- Ability to write clean, compelling, and accurate stories.
- Ability to be nonpartisan and commit to fact-based journalism.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice to have
- Professional reporting experience covering politics, government, or public policy.
- Skills in audio, video, or data journalism.
Pay
$58,000 - $72,000 USD annual base salary
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