State House/Politics Reporter Job at Advance Ohio in Columbus

Overview

Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer seeks a Reporter to join their Statehouse and politics team. The reporter will produce daily news and hunt for exclusives while developing high-impact investigations and enterprise stories. The ideal candidate will have an insatiable legislative appetite, a proven track record of standing up to the powerful, and the ability to cultivate a roster of trusted sources. The reporter will sift through state legislative proposals to find the policies that impact Ohioans most; produce watchdog journalism; and become the expert on topics readers care about most.

Ohio's fingerprints are on almost every major political story. Ohio is home to the vice president, controversial congressmen and a Statehouse that constantly churns out stories that garner national spotlight. Come help us cover them.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily news and pursue exclusives
• Develop high-impact investigations and enterprise stories
• Identify and cultivate trusted sources, including in government and politics
• Analyze state legislative proposals to identify policies impacting Ohioans
• Engage in watchdog journalism and become the expert on relevant topics

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ journalism experience with proven reporting and writing ability
• Proven ability to develop sources, including in government and politics
• Strong reporting and writing skills
• Open to leveraging AI and related tools to enhance job performance
• Ability to cut through bureaucracy to produce clear copy
• Ability to handle deadline pressure
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events

Salary

The base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

Benefits

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with options for healthcare (medical, dental, vision), mental health support, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, an employee assistance program, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, and flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

About Advance Local

Advance Ohio is part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, operating leading news and information brands in more than 20 cities and reaching 52+ million readers monthly with quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company emphasizes Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking values. For more information, visit www.advancelocal.com.

Equal Opportunity

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 by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources with your request and contact information.

Advance Local Media does not sponsor work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.