Iowa Statehouse Reporter — Hold Officials Accountable

AAJA24

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium health care for employees

Vacation leave

Personal leave

Volunteer time

Paid holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Cell phone replacement benefit

Fitness benefit

401K with match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

States Newsroom is seeking an Iowa-based reporter for Iowa Capital Dispatch to cover state government, politics, and related topics. You will produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos, and share content on social media while building source networks and pursuing public records requests.

The role requires tracking trends and going beyond press releases to provide deeper understanding of issues for readers across the Hawkeye State.

Qualifications

At least three years of prior news reporting and/or editing experience.
Sound news judgment and ability to manage ongoing and short-term projects.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Experience shooting and producing vertical video is a plus.

Responsibilities

Produce regular, high-quality reporting on Iowa policy and elected officials.
Contribute regularly to the outlet’s briefs section and generate story ideas with the editor.
Pursue story leads with self-direction and solid news judgment.
Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication with the editor and colleagues.
Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and knowledge when available.
Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use social media to amplify content.
Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories.