Statehouse Reporter, Arizona
- Pay
- $58,000 – $72,000 per year
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Listed
- 31 days ago
As the Statehouse Reporter, you will
- Report on the people, power and policies shaping Arizona - from the governor's office to the committee rooms to the halls of the judiciary.
- Produce regular scoops, analysis, Playmaker Profiles and explainers for an engaged, insider audience.
- Develop sources across the political spectrum and across the state.
- Help the Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs remain the go-to source for smart, reliable and fearless statehouse news.
- Contribute to special series, newsletters and public-facing events.
- Collaborate with other State Affairs journalists to break silos and elevate coverage nationwide.
Essential Qualifications for this position include
- 5+ years of professional work experience as a reporter
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field
- Ability to write clean, compelling, and accurate stories
- Ability to be nonpartisan and commit to fact-based journalism
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications for this position include
- Prior professional work experience as a reporter covering politics, government, or public policy
- Skilled in audio, video or data journalism
Pay and benefits
This is an in-office work opportunity that operates most days out of the Arizona Statehouse in Phoenix, Arizona and the State Affairs office. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees.
The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $58,000 - $72,000 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.
By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated.
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About State Affairs
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.
We are hiring a Statehouse Reporter to join our team located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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 our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, the following: identify verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history.
From State Affairs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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