We’re hiring a Managing Editor, Arizona — and this is not your typical newsroom role.

At State Affairs, we’re building the nation’s leading platform for state government news and policy intelligence. That means real impact: Informing the people who shape laws, decisions and the future of entire states.

If you’re a sharp editor with a passion for politics, policy and storytelling, this is your chance to:

Lead coverage at the Arizona Statehouse

Shape high-impact journalism that decision-makers rely on

Work at the intersection of reporting, data and AI-driven insights

Help build something category-defining from the ground up

We’re looking for someone who can edit, report, mentor and think strategically — someone who thrives on deadlines, elevates stories and isn’t afraid to dig deep into how government really works.

? Phoenix-based | In-office at the Capitol

? $85K–$125K + benefits

If you’ve got the experience and the drive to lead in a fast-growing, mission-driven newsroom, we want to hear from you.

? Apply or learn more: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stateaffairs/jobs/4156099009

Essential Qualifications for this position include:

• 7+ years of professional work experience as a reporter or editor
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field 
• Prior professional work experience leading a team
• Knowledge of digital literacy and multimedia platforms and methods
• Knowledge of data-based reporting
• Ability to meet deadline
• Ability to adhere to the journalism code of ethics
• Ability to be persistent in conducting research
• Ability to edit stories, graphics, pull quotes, info boxes, etc. for content, errors and libel, taking into consideration AP style and the in-house style guide
• Ability to analyze and interpret metrics and use them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term
• Ability to communicate quickly and effectively with reporters to break news online and follow up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications for this position include: 

• Prior professional work experience in government reporting
• Prior professional work experience in a start-up organization

About Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs

At State Affairs, we're more than just a team; we're a community committed to the art of storytelling and delivering news that matters. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven organization that values truth and nonpartisanship. Engage with a dynamic team that supports one another like family. Set new standards for statehouse reporting and enhancing public knowledge.

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