State Politics Reporter: Investigative Coverage & Accountability

AAJA25; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vacation 4 weeks/year

Personal leave 2 weeks/year

Volunteer time 20 hours/year

Holidays 11/year

Cell phone reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

States Newsroom’s Iowa Capital Dispatch seeks a reporter to cover Iowa politics and state government from an Iowa base. The role emphasizes accountability coverage, public records requests, and deep sourcing to go beyond press releases.

The reporter will cover the Legislature, governor’s office, and related assignments, producing daily and enterprise stories, photos, and a national political newsletter for States Newsroom.

Formación

• At least three years of news reporting and/or editing experience.
• Sound news judgment, flexibility, and strong attention to detail.
• Experience shooting and producing vertical video is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• States Newsroom journalists are expected to produce at least four posts per week.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

News reporting

Editing

News judgment

Flexibility

Detail-oriented

Descripción del empleo

States Newsroom’s Iowa Capital Dispatch seeks a reporter to cover Iowa politics and state government from an Iowa base. The role emphasizes accountability coverage, public records requests, and deep sourcing to go beyond press releases.

The reporter will cover the Legislature, governor’s office, and related assignments, producing daily and enterprise stories, photos, and a national political newsletter for States Newsroom.