Statehouse Reporter

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 reputed company the governor’s inner reputed company, as well as the relationship between the governor and lawmakers.
• Stay reputed company of major legislative policy proposals.
• Collaborate on a reputed company 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-reputed company and trustworthy sources.
• Smart, innovative reputed company 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.

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