MN House Of Representatives
Writer House Public Information Services
MN House Of Representatives, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Writer – House Public Information Services
Full-time temporary at-will positions are available with the Minnesota House of Representatives as writers for the nonpartisan Public Information Services office.
Responsibilities 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. Strong reporting and writing skills are required, and news reporting experience is strongly encouraged. Must be able to write clearly and quickly about complex subjects.
Qualifications Understanding of state government, legislative and office procedures a must. Some long and irregular hours may be required.
Compensation Hourly wage is $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.
Job Information The office supports the mission of the House of Representatives via nonpartisan news and information services including reporting on committees and floor sessions, informational publications, photography, and television coverage. View office information at
www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/hinfo.asp . Information about nonpartisan legislative careers can be found at
www.leg.mn.gov/webcontent/leg/Nonpartisan_careers_Minnesota_Legislature.pdf .
Application Deadline To ensure consideration, a cover letter, resume and clips must be received by 4:30 p.m., Jan. 7, 2026.
Contact Information 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
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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Salary/Compensation: $29.34 - $52.80 per hour
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Responsibilities 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. Strong reporting and writing skills are required, and news reporting experience is strongly encouraged. Must be able to write clearly and quickly about complex subjects.
Qualifications Understanding of state government, legislative and office procedures a must. Some long and irregular hours may be required.
Compensation Hourly wage is $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.
Job Information The office supports the mission of the House of Representatives via nonpartisan news and information services including reporting on committees and floor sessions, informational publications, photography, and television coverage. View office information at
www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/hinfo.asp . Information about nonpartisan legislative careers can be found at
www.leg.mn.gov/webcontent/leg/Nonpartisan_careers_Minnesota_Legislature.pdf .
Application Deadline To ensure consideration, a cover letter, resume and clips must be received by 4:30 p.m., Jan. 7, 2026.
Contact Information 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
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 EMPLOYER
Salary/Compensation: $29.34 - $52.80 per hour
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