Agupdate is hiring: State House Reporter in Columbus

State House Reporter

Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer seeks a Reporter to join their Statehouse and politics team.

Cleveland.com has the largest roster of Statehouse and politics reporters in Ohio, so we're looking for a reporter who is passionate about journalism and thrives in a team setting. The reporter will produce daily news and hunt for exclusives while developing high-impact investigations and enterprise stories.

The ideal candidate will have an insatiable legislative appetite, a proven track record of standing up to the powerful, and demonstrate an ability to cultivate a roster of trusted sources. The reporter will sift through state legislative proposals to find the policies that impact Ohioans most; produce watchdog journalism; and become the expert on topics our readers care about most.

Ohio's fingerprints are on almost every major political story. Ohio is home to the vice president, controversial congressmen, and a Statehouse that constantly churns out stories that garner national spotlight. Come help us cover them.

Salary: The base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field preferred.
2. 5+ years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing.
3. A proven ability to develop sources, including in government and politics.
4. Strong reporting and writing skills.
5. An ability to cut through bureaucracy and process to produce clear copy.
6. An ability to handle deadline pressure.
7. Solid social media skills.
8. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events.