State Affairs is hiring: Managing Editor, Arizona in Phoenix

Overview
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.

As The Managing Editor, Arizona You Will

Ensure the delivery of compelling, relevant and accurate news stories to our readership

Produce well‑thought-out profiles of leading actors in state politics as well as an occasional enterprise story on the inner workings of state government, state government agencies, policy makers and other movers and shakers. Turn around a well‑written and reported story on a tight deadline, if needed.

Arrange interviews with government officials and others who can provide information about stories

Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly

Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information

Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, social or other functions

Pitch stories that are relevant to the local community

Assist in developing and implementing editorial strategies to enhance audience engagement, increase readership and drive digital growth

Elevate reporters’ stories by seizing opportunities for in‑depth enterprise stories, including those with statewide, and at times national, reach.

Edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc., for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in‑house style guide

Essential Qualifications For This Position Include

7+ years of professional work experience as a reporter or editor

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field

Prior professional work experience leading a team

Knowledge of digital literacy and multimedia platforms and methods

Knowledge of data‑based reporting

Ability to meet deadline

Ability to adhere to the journalism code of ethics

Ability to be persistent in conducting research

Ability to edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc. for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in‑house style guide

Ability to analyze and interpret metrics and use them to inform coverage decisions in real‑time and the long‑term

Ability to communicate quickly and effectively with reporters to break news online and follow up when appropriate with more in‑depth enterprise pieces

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications For This Position Include

Prior professional work experience in government reporting

Prior professional work experience in a start‑up organization

Location & Compensation
This is an in‑office work opportunity that operates most days out of the State Affairs office and Arizona Statehouse in Phoenix, Arizona. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees.

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $85,000 to $125,000 for candidates working from Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 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.

State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through your job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com .

Legal Disclosure
By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, the following: identity verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated.

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In Summary: As the Managing Editor, Arizona You will ensure the delivery of compelling, relevant and accurate news stories to our readership . Produce well‑thought-out profiles of leading actors in state politics . Turn around a well‑written and reported story on a tight deadline, if needed . Arrange interviews with government officials and others who can provide information about stories .

En Español: Overview State Affairs es la principal plataforma de noticias e inteligencia política del país centrada en los gobiernos estatales. Combinamos la cobertura no partidista de las casas de Estado a lo largo del país junto con datos del gobierno estatal y herramientas nativas de IA en una única plataforma. Informamos y empoderamos a los tomadores de decisiones, profesionales políticos y ciudadanos a través de nuestro galardonado periodismo y datos ofreciendo profundas ideas para ayudar a nuestros clientes a descifrar y actuar sobre la política y políticas del estado . Organizar entrevistas con funcionarios gubernamentales y otras personas que puedan proporcionar información sobre las historias Revise copiar y corregir errores en el contenido, gramática y puntuación, siguiendo los estilos editoriales y de formato prescritos Determina su énfasis, longitud y formato y organiza material de acuerdo Investiga y analiza la información de fondo relacionada con las noticias para proporcionar información completa y precisa Recoge información acerca de acontecimientos a través de investigaciones, encuestas, experiencias o asistencia a funciones políticas, sociales u otras que sean relevantes para la comunidad local. Para contenidos, errores y difamación, teniendo en cuenta el estilo AP y la guía de estilo interno Capacidad para analizar e interpretar métricas e usarlas para informar las decisiones de cobertura en tiempo real y a largo plazo Capacidade para comunicarse rápidamente y eficazmente con los reporteros para dar noticias online y hacer un seguimiento cuando sea apropiado con piezas empresariales más profundas Excelentes habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita Qualificaciones preferidas para este puesto Incluyen experiencia laboral profesional previa en informes del gobierno Experiencia laboral profesional anterior en una organización emergente Localización & Compensación Esta es una oportunidad de trabajo dentro de la oficina que opera la mayoría de los días fuera de la Oficina de Asuntos Estatales y Statehouse en Phoenix, Arizona. Los beneficios enumerados en esta publicación pueden variar dependiendo de la naturaleza de su empleo con Asuntos Estatales. Los candidatos deben estar autorizados a trabajar en los Estados Unidos sin necesidad de patrocinio actual o futuro de una empresa. Asuntos del Estado es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y toma decisiones de empleo sobre la base del mérito y las necesidades empresariales. Para ciertas funciones, se pueden iniciar más verificaciones de antecedentes que cubran información y actividades adicionales. Al hacer clic en Enviar solicitud usted está dando su consentimiento para el uso y conservación de la información proporcionada según lo establecido en la Política de Privacidad de Asuntos Estatales. #J-18808-Ljbffr