Political Correspondent

Role Description

The Nevadan’s political correspondent will produce sharp, accessible political journalism that’s delivered in multiple formats such as on-camera videos, articles, and graphic carousels. You’ll launch, own, and grow an audience-focused product (video series, newsletter, etc.) that builds trust and engagement over time. The correspondent will also review insights and learnings from audience data and feedback to inform content strategy.

This is a highly entrepreneurial role for someone excited to reach new audiences underserved by legacy media and help strengthen civic engagement in Nevada.

• Break and explain local and state political news
• Develop and distribute political reporting tailored to a specific audience
• Build a personal, trusted presence across formats and platforms
• Use audience insights, data, and experimentation to refine your content and reporting approach

Qualifications

• 5+ years of political reporting or political content creation
• Deep understanding of Nevada’s political landscape and community dynamics
• Spanish-language skills and preferably be bilingual
• Demonstrated a track record of building an audience through content or product
• Strong writing/reporting skills with an ability to translate complex politics into accessible, values-rooted storytelling with minimal editing oversight
• Experience creating content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
• Comfort on camera and willingness to appear in videos or host short-form segments
• A grasp of AP Style
• Familiarity with tools such as WordPress, Canva, Emplifi, Descript; willingness to learn new tools
• Comfort experimenting with tone, formats, and approaches to meet audience needs
• Ability to work independently in a startup-like, fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Report, write, and produce clear, compelling political journalism rooted in local communities
• Break news and deliver fast-turnaround coverage on political developments, legislation, elections, and policy impacts
• Build and maintain a strong network of on-the-ground sources: lawmakers, organizers, community leaders, campaign staff, and advocates
• Provide additional state-level political coverage for the newsroom as needed
• Curate and package political reporting in an accessible, values-aligned format tailored to our audience
• Experiment with new storytelling formats (videos, explainers, carousels, text posts, etc.) to expand reach
• Use analytics, platform insights, audience feedback, and A/B-style testing to refine storytelling and content strategy
• Create short-form video content, including on-camera explainers, TikTok/Instagram videos, or voice-overs
• Collaborate with our social media team to translate reporting into social-ready content (carousels, graphics, and videos) that captures attention in under five seconds
• Build and grow a personal social presence that positions you as a trusted, relatable political communicator in Nevada
• Work closely with social, political editorial, newsletter, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality content
• Share learnings and collaborate with other correspondents and editors across the Courier network
• Contribute to growth and monetization strategies for state-level media products

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full suite of health benefits
• $500 home office reimbursement
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements