REPORTER, STATE POLITICS, WBUR News and Programming

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a reporter for state politics. This role will cover key political events, lead the 2026 gubernatorial race coverage, and produce stories across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive journalism experience and a passion for public media. This is a mid-senior level contract position offering a dynamic newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in journalism.
• Passion for covering state politics.
• Ability to handle diverse stories.

Responsibilities

• Cover state political news, including the governor's office.
• Lead coverage of the 2026 gubernatorial race.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.

Skills

Public media journalism

Editorial judgment

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

REPORTER, STATE POLITICS, WBUR News and Programming — Boston University

WBUR seeks a reporter with a passion for covering Beacon Hill, the governor and governor's office, the state legislature, and state politics. The reporter will lead WBUR's coverage of the 2026 gubernatorial race, develop scoops, produce regular enterprise stories, and respond quickly to breaking news. The position requires source-building at the State House in person, reviewing documents, and submitting public records requests. The reporter will work with editors to set priorities and pursue daily and longer-term stories across formats (audio, digital, live events, social, video).

Responsibilities

• Cover state political news, including the governor's office and state legislature.
• Lead WBUR's coverage of the 2026 gubernatorial race.
• Develop scoops and enterprise reporting; respond quickly to breaking news.
• Build sources across a diverse constituency; collaborate with editors to set priorities.
• Produce stories for multiple platforms and formats.
• Review documents and data; file public records requests as needed.

Qualifications

• At least three to six years of related experience.
• Passion for public media journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to cover a wide variety of stories and assignments.
• Experience producing stories for multiple platforms.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Communicates clearly in all forms.
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Higher Education