Statehouse Reporter, Ohio

About the role

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, Ohio, to join our team located in Columbus, Ohio as part of Gongwer News Service. As The Statehouse Reporter, Ohio, You Will Report on the people, power and policies shaping Ohio — 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Report on the people, power and policies shaping Ohio — 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 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