Florida Senior Reporter

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Reporter who can lead coverage of the Florida State Capitol.

Key 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, from quick alerts to in-depth analysis
• Act as a lead writer, setting reporting standards and guiding newer staff members

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of political or policy reporting experience, preferably covering a statehouse or federal government
• Ability to translate complex legislative language or budget spreadsheets into clear news
• Experience thriving in a high-pressure legislative session environment