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The Poynter Institute Florida Government & Politics Reporter, PolitiFact in Saint Petersburg, FL [1]
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Date: 2023-04
PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking website, is looking for an experienced reporter to fill one of the most exciting jobs in political journalism: the Florida government and politics beat.
We’ll rely on our new reporter to deliver fact-checks of news and policies from Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, the Florida Legislature, Florida’s congressional delegation — and any other newsmakers with a connection to the Sunshine State.
This writer will closely monitor how politicians and pundits spin their messages around state issues, such as new abortion restrictions, a forthcoming permitless carry law, soaring property insurance rates, and novel efforts to address immigration and LGBTQ+ issues.
The writer will also report out fact-checks that are steeped in evidence, interviews and data, and will write them in an accessible and entertaining style. (You don’t get to call Pants on Fire! on a politician’s claim without serious substance to back it up.)
Florida is a hotbed for presidential hopefuls, so this reporter will get up to speed fast and serve as a key member of our 2024 campaign coverage team. Our working hours happen mostly between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend work for debates and special events.
Candidates for this role should have experience reporting on a local or state government or related policy beat — city council, school board, higher education, etc. If you don’t have that experience, use your clips and a cover letter to show that you are up for the challenge.
TV and radio skills are a plus.
PolitiFact is part of the Poynter Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has long represented the gold standard for the professional development of journalists. We help journalists improve their craft, commit to the highest ethical practices, hone career ambitions, and develop newsroom strategies.
Poynter is a great place to work.
We offer:
Generous paid time off, seven designated paid holidays, plus two weeks paid leave at the end of every calendar year;
403(b) retirement plan with 1% employer contribution of eligible compensation;
Paid parental leave benefit allows for up to 24 weeks of compensated leave for birth moms;
Paid parental leave benefit allows for up to 16 weeks of compensated leave for spouses, partners and adoptive parents;
A comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance and a Surgery Plus benefit that offers some surgical procedures at no out-of-pocket expense;
Free access to Poynter’s online training catalog and dedicated time to pursue professional development.
Interested applicants should send a resume, brief cover letter and three reporting clips that demonstrate their readiness to take on this beat. Send your application to
[email protected].
Working from Florida is preferred, but remote work is negotiable.
Annual salary range is $55,000 to $70,000, depending on experience.
EOE
No phone calls, please.
Application deadline: April 28, 2023. We may interview promising candidates before that deadline.
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