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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

State House/Politics Editor

Ohio politics are never boring. At **cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer** , we have no shortage of stories to tell. We are seeking a political editor with a proven record of breaking news and producing enterprise that illuminates issues and drives change. The right candidate can break down complex state-level politics and help reporters explain why the latest bill matters to readers and what a Supreme Court decision means.

We don't want equivocating he-said, she-said stories. We're digging for the truth in a supermajority state legislature where pay-to-play is a constant concern.

You could be based in Cleveland or Columbus and would manage a Washington DC reporter, chief political writer, education reporter and two government reporters, in both Columbus and Cleveland.

The base salary range is $70,000 - 85,000 per year.

You should apply to be our **State House/Politics Editor** if you:

+ Are passionate about politics

+ Are not afraid to ask tough questions and hold government officials accountable

+ Want to break news

+ Can translate the minutiae of a budget into digestible, impactful stories

+ Can work with efficiency, creativity, accuracy, and good judgment

+ Can collaborate with other editors to develop your own story ideas, as well as assignments

Ideal candidate will bring the following knowledge and skills:

+ ​Degree in journalism, communications, or related field

+ 5 years+ journalism experience with proven ability in reporting, writing and editing.

+ Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately

+ Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics, and story structure

+ This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Advance Ohio is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Ohio is a digitally focused company that operates cleveland.com and Sun News and is responsible for multimedia ad sales, marketing and content for The Plain Dealer, Sun News, and cleveland.com.

_Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._

_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.