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State Government Correspondent, Texas

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As a State Government Correspondent, you'll cover state government news, report on legislation, and write analytical pieces for policy professionals.
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Bloomberg Government is looking for a politically savvy and policy-obsessed reporter to cover the national influence of state governments and how the red-blue divide is playing out in state capitals. You’ll break news, spot new initiatives and tactics, and explain trends for our audience of policy and legal professionals. The ideal candidate will be able to write clearly and quickly and exercise strong news judgment. You should be well-sourced on both sides of the aisle and be able to understand and dissect the priorities of both parties across the country.

What you will do
  • Report and write news articles and breaking news alerts, often on deadline. 

  • Cover news as it happens, live and in person, including at courthouses, state legislatures, and other strategic locations within your assigned region.

  • Pitch, develop and write analytical pieces and feature stories on complicated subjects like tax and legal developments, making them accessible to readers 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes. 

  • Establish strategic relationships with sources, editors, news desk, etc.

  • Serve as a resource for other correspondents and Washington based reporters. 

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.   

 

 

You need to have

  • Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred. 

  • 8-12 years’ experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of journalism principles and techniques. 

  • Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes. 

  • The ability to cover events live as they happen and meet with sources in-person within the location being covered.   

Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics (“Discrimination”).

Top Skills

Journalism
News Writing

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