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GovExec ยท 1 day ago

Senior Reporter

GovExec is seeking a Senior Reporter to lead coverage of the Florida State Capitol. This role involves producing daily news stories and in-depth policy analysis while maintaining a network of sources in the political landscape.

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Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain a deep network of sources including lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, and agency heads
Produce multiple clean, accurate stories daily during the legislative session, ranging from quick "breaking news" alerts to deep-dive policy analysis
Act as a lead writer in the newsroom, setting the standard for reporting depth and helping to guide newer staff members
Contribute to the daily news wire, weekly summaries and specialized email alerts for subscribers

Qualification

Political reportingPolicy analysisLegislative coverageWriting skillsNetworkingHigh-pressure environment

Required

6+ years of political or policy reporting, ideally covering a statehouse or the federal government
Ability to take complex legislative language or budget spreadsheets and translate them into clear, actionable news
Ability to thrive in the high-pressure environment of a legislative session where news breaks 24/7

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Open time off policy
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Supportive, collaborative teams
Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
Expansive learning and development opportunities

Company

GovExec

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GovExec mission is to inform and inspire government leaders and civil servants at all levels to achieve the goals of improving society.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2020-03-17Acquired
2020-03-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Jay Hariani
Executive Vice President
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Nate Nash
Executive Vice President
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