State Reporter: Florida

TAI News; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,800; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization is seeking an experienced State Reporter to contribute consistent, accurate political reporting focused on Florida. The candidate should have a deep understanding of Florida politics and be able to produce well-researched stories independently. With a focus on economics, healthcare, and infrastructure, this role demands strong writing skills and the ability to cultivate a network of sources. The position is limited-term from May to November 2026, with a salary of $5000/month.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in journalism or reporting.
• Knowledge of AP style is a major plus.
• Ability to work well in a virtual workspace.

Responsibilities

• Pitch fresh angles on reported news related to Florida politics.
• Collaborate with editors to produce originally reported stories.
• Track news developments in real-time and share with editorial team.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Excellent understanding of politics

Solid news judgment

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Established sources in Florida politics

Communicative and engaged

Education

B.S. or B.A. in journalism

Job description

The State Reporter position at TAI is responsible for contributing consistent, accurate and mission-aligned reporting to TAI’s various news properties. This is a local political reporting position in the state of Florida. We are looking for a seasoned politics reporter with a good pulse on the ins and outs of Florida politics, policies, and people. We are especially interested in reporters who concentrate on policies around economics, healthcare, and infrastructure, making these issue areas accessible to a wide audience. Working closely with editorial leadership, this reporter should pitch story ideas about state politics as well as be available for and responsive to other assignments as needed. We will prioritize reporters living in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Pitch fresh angles on reported news of the day as related to Florida politics
• Collaborate with editors and other writers to brainstorm, pitch, and produce originally reported stories.
• Pick up and expand on story pitches from outside sources and as assigned by editors.
• Be able to quickly and cleanly write stories that are accurate, well-sourced and fact-checked.
• Track news developments in real time and share with the editorial team as needed.
• Cultivate a network of sources within American/Florida politics and progressive issue advocacy.
• Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines and content output goals.
• Collaborate with other team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in journalism, reporting, writing or other related field or a B.S. or B.A. in journalism.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Excellent understanding of national politics, local politics, and campaigns at both the federal and the state level with an emphasis on economics, health care, and infrastructure in Florida.
• Established sources and experience reporting on Florida politics
• Ability to travel across the state to cover stories all over Florida
• Solid news judgment.
• Communicative, engaged, and eager to take initiative.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to adjust priorities and/or story focus quickly as the news shifts.
• Organized, detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with AP style are a major plus.
• Ability to work well with others in a virtual workspace.

Payment

$5000 monthly

Employment Term

This is a limited-term position beginning May 15 2026 through November 2026 with a required in person retreat May 18.