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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 Managing Editor, Indiana to join our team located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

As the Managing Editor, Indiana, you will :

Ensure the delivery of compelling, relevant and accurate news stories to our readership

Produce well-thought out dailies and enterprise stories on the inner workings of state government, state government agencies, policy makers and other movers and shakers

Arrange interviews with government officials and others who can provide information about stories

Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Determine a story's emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly

Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, social or other functions

Pitch stories that are relevant to the local community

Assist in developing and implementing editorial strategies to enhance audience engagement, increase readership and drive digital growth

Elevate reporters' stories by seizing opportunities for in-depth enterprise stories, including those with statewide, and at times national, reach.

Edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc., for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in-house style guide.

Essential Qualifications for this position include :

5+ years of professional work experience as a reporter or editor

Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field

Prior professional work experience leading a team

Knowledge of digital literacy and multimedia platforms and methods

Knowledge of data-based reporting

Ability to meet deadline

Ability to adhere to the journalism code of ethics

Ability to be persistent in conducting research

Ability to edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc. for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in-house style guide

Ability to analyze and interpret metrics and use them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term

Ability to communicate quickly and effectively with reporters to break news online and follow up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications for this position include :

Prior professional work experience in government reporting

Prior professional work experience in a start-up organization

This is an in-office work opportunity that operates most days out of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees.

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $85,000 to $97,000 for candidates working from Indianapolis, Indiana. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com

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