Reporter

SUMMARY: The general freelance reporter position at TAI is responsible for contributing consistent, accurate and mission-aligned reporting to TAI’s various news properties both print and digital. We are looking for a seasoned politics reporter with a good pulse on the ins and outs politics, policies, and people in the states we operate in. We are especially interested in reporters who concentrate on policies around healthcare, cost of living with a deep understanding of midterm candidates. 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. Our current target states are Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida with a digital only focus in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch fresh stories daily
• 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.
• Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines and content output goals.
• Collaborate with other team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in journalism, reporting, writing or other related field or a B.S. or B.A. in journalism.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Excellent understanding of national politics, local politics, and campaigns at both the federal and the state level.
• Established sources and experience reporting in our target states.
• Solid news judgment.
• Communicative, engaged, and eager to take initiative.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Able to adjust priorities and/or story focus quickly as the news shifts.
• Organized, detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with AP style are a major plus.
• Ability to work well with others in a virtual workspace.

PAYMENT RANGE: 3,500 monthly

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Contract from ASP 1 to Oct 31, 2026

TO APPLY: If interested, please send your resume, two references and two writing samples to [email protected].

Pay: $3,500.00 per month

Work Location: Remote