The Role
City & State is seeking an enterprising, hungry, early career reporter to cover New York City politics as a member of our award-winning City Hall bureau and to take on the daybreak task of compiling our flagship First Read newsletter. This position is a dream job if you are a journalist with a passion for political gossip and a drive to get the story first. You’ll get to refine both your magazine writing and ability to turn around quick, breaking news hits. You’ll be reporting from inside City Hall on the behind-the-scenes dealmaking of the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, tracking how New York City functions – or doesn’t – and the personalities vying for power in a city watched by the whole world.
The ideal applicant is a dogged news-chaser and an enthusiastic team player who shows meticulous dedication to getting the facts right. City & State has launched many of New York City’s top journalists. You could be the next.
Responsibilities
- Compile the First Read newsletter every morning from 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Turn around quick hits and daily stories about the dynamics of the New York City Council, the mayoral administration and elections
- Pitch and write 1-2 in-depth magazine stories on New York City politics and policy each month
Qualifications
- Demonstrated curiosity about the New York City political landscape
- Meticulous fact-checking skills
- Dedication to the craft of writing
- 1-2 years experience covering political news in New York is a plus
- Residency in New York City area
To Apply
Please include a resume, cover letter, and two writing and/or journalism samples. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Please apply no later than July 12.
About City & State
City & State is an essential politics and policy magazine and website in New York, primarily serving an influential insider audience of politicians and public servants. New York’s leaders wake up to our flagship newsletter, First Read, and they read our in-depth political profiles, election trackers, Winners & Losers of the week, scoops and analyses with attention bordering on obsession. Our team of expert reporters and editors bring these leaders round-the-clock coverage, occasionally snarky commentary, a weekly magazine, daily emails and not-to-be-missed events.
About GovExec
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Working at GovExec
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
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- Expansive learning and development opportunities
Commitment to Shared Values
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The compensation range for this role is $66,500 to $72,000 per year.
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