Senior Journalist, Politics

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.

Report on the people, power and policies shaping Arizona — from the governor’s office to the committee rooms to the halls of the judiciary.

Produce regular scoops, analysis, Playmaker Profiles and explainers for an engaged, insider audience.

Help the Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs remain the go-to source for smart, reliable and fearless statehouse news.

Contribute to special series, newsletters and public-facing events.

7+ years of professional work experience as a reporter

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field

Ability to be nonpartisan and commit to fact-based journalism

Prior professional work experience as a reporter covering politics, government, or public policy

Skilled in audio, video or data journalism

This is an in-office work opportunity that operates most days out of the Arizona Statehouse in Phoenix, Arizona and the State Affairs office. 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. 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.

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