State News Reporter - Montgomery

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve. News Reporter covering Alabama state government from Montgomery If you're driven to uncover stories that matter, hold institutions accountable and help readers better understand the place they call home, AL.com has an exciting opportunity for you. We're looking for an ambitious, audience-focused reporter to cover Alabama politics and, as needed, the Montgomery metro area. The entire state government is about to undergo a major transformation with a new governor, a new U.S. Senator and newly elected officials in many of the state’s highest offices who will seek to implement policies that will affect all residents. However, while Alabama government is dominated by Republican officials, seldom does anything happen without a pitched battle between factions, backroom deals, legal setbacks and surprising consequences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become the authority on what is happening inside the new government and why, develop new sources and become a trusted voice that translates complex developments into compelling journalism. Alabama government is often a testing ground for conservative policy and Montgomery regularly yields stories that go national, or even international, as healthcare policy brought the United Nations to rural Alabama and recent changes in death penalty earned the attention of the Vatican. This reporter should be curious, competitive, collaborative and eager to build meaningful relationships throughout the community. Join our award-winning newsroom, home to three Pulitzer Prizes in the last five years. The base salary range is $48,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience. The reporter will be responsible for: Covering breaking news out of state government and digging deeper into the ways the new administration plans to reshape everything from taxes to schools, healthcare to food stamps, and the economy to prisons. Covering the issues that matter most to residents across Alabama, including government accountability, growth and development, public safety, and quality of life. Producing a mix of breaking news, enterprise stories and accountability journalism. Using audience metrics and analytics to inform story selection and better understand reader interests. Collaborating with colleagues to experiment with storytelling approaches and digital formats to better engage readers. Cultivating a diverse network of sources that reflects the communities we serve. Developing coverage that grows digital subscriptions. To be successful in this role, you'll have: A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. At least three years of professional journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling and accurate reporting. Strong news judgment and interest in national political news The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting daily deadlines. Strong interviewing, source-building and storytelling skills. The ability to work collaboratively Experience with photography, video and social media is highly desirable. Experience obtaining and analyzing public records is a plus. Adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital newsroom. Reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events throughout the state. Additional Information Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit . Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies, operating AL.com, the AL Education Lab and This is Alabama and publishing daily digital editions of the Huntsville Times, The Birmingham News and the Press-Register for Mobile. In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brand It's a Southern Thing. In the past 7 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded four Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, earned 22 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting, a Silver Gavel award for political commentary, IRE award for prison coverage, Scripps Howard and Polk awards for investigating police, multiple national Headliner and SPJ awards and a Webby Award for short-form comedy. Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position. Advance Local Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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