State Reporter: Michigan

SUMMARY: The State Reporter position at TAI is responsible for contributing consistent, accurate and mission-aligned reporting to TAI’s various news properties. This is a local political reporting position in the state of Michigan. We are looking for a seasoned politics reporter with a good pulse on the ins and outs of Michigan politics, policies, and people. We are especially interested in reporters who concentrate on policies around economics, healthcare, and infrastructure, making these issue areas accessible to a wide audience. Working closely with editorial leadership, this reporter should pitch story ideas about state politics as well as be available for and responsive to other assignments as needed. We will prioritize reporters living in Michigan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pitch fresh angles on reported news of the day as related to Michigan politics
Collaborate with editors and other writers to brainstorm, pitch, and produce originally reported stories.
Pick up and expand on story pitches from outside sources and as assigned by editors.
Be able to quickly and cleanly write stories that are accurate, well-sourced and fact-checked.
Track news developments in real time and share with the editorial team as needed.
Cultivate a network of sources within American/Michigan politics and progressive issue advocacy.
Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines and content output goals.
Collaborate with other team members as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$94,999