Statehouse Reporter
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Deliver daily, up-to-the-minute reporting on action in the Statehouse, including on major legislative debates and state budget negotiations.
- Stakeout key legislative meetings and cover press conferences and gaggles in Trenton and, where needed, in other parts of the state.
- Build sourcing in legislative offices and the governor’s office.
- Dig deeply into the inner workings of the governor’s office and maneuvering within the governor’s inner circle, as well as the relationship between the governor and lawmakers.
- Stay ahead of major legislative policy proposals.
- Collaborate on a weekday and monthly newsletter for professional subscribers.
- Requirements:
- Experience covering government, politics or policy — or a track record of doing similar work.
- The ability to build a network of well-placed and trustworthy sources.
- Smart, innovative ideas and a drive to be first on every big story.
- The flexibility to deliver stories written for professional subscribers, an informed audience of New Jersey political insiders and POLITICO’s national readership.
- Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding schedule.
- A rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism.
- Please submit a cover letter, resume and three clips with your application.
- Benefits:
- We value our people.
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