Minnesota House of Representatives
Writer (Temporary Position)
Minnesota House of Representatives, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Writer (Temporary Position) – Minnesota House of Representatives
Full‑time temporary at‑will positions are available with the Minnesota House of Representatives as writers for the nonpartisan Public Information Services office.
Duties are to provide online content during the 2026 legislative session, including on‑site, same‑day committee and floor session coverage. Longer, in‑depth feature stories will also be sought. Some long and irregular hours may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide online content during the 2026 legislative session, including on‑site, same‑day committee and floor session coverage.
Write longer, in‑depth feature stories as needed.
Write clearly and quickly about complex subjects.
Qualifications
Strong reporting and writing skills; news reporting experience strongly encouraged.
Understanding of state government, legislative and office procedures.
Salary & Hours Hourly wage $29.34 - $52.80, commensurate with experience.
Positions are anticipated to begin in mid‑February and run approximately through the end of May, depending on session length.
Application Instructions To ensure consideration, a cover letter, resume, and clips must be received by 4:30 p.m., Jan. 7 2026. Email or send to: Mike Cook, Assistant Director/Editor, Public Information Services, Minnesota House of Representatives, Third Floor, Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155 mike.cook@house.mn.gov.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.
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Duties are to provide online content during the 2026 legislative session, including on‑site, same‑day committee and floor session coverage. Longer, in‑depth feature stories will also be sought. Some long and irregular hours may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide online content during the 2026 legislative session, including on‑site, same‑day committee and floor session coverage.
Write longer, in‑depth feature stories as needed.
Write clearly and quickly about complex subjects.
Qualifications
Strong reporting and writing skills; news reporting experience strongly encouraged.
Understanding of state government, legislative and office procedures.
Salary & Hours Hourly wage $29.34 - $52.80, commensurate with experience.
Positions are anticipated to begin in mid‑February and run approximately through the end of May, depending on session length.
Application Instructions To ensure consideration, a cover letter, resume, and clips must be received by 4:30 p.m., Jan. 7 2026. Email or send to: Mike Cook, Assistant Director/Editor, Public Information Services, Minnesota House of Representatives, Third Floor, Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155 mike.cook@house.mn.gov.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.
EEO Statement EEO EMPLOYER
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