This is a can’t-miss opportunity for a reporter with interest in government or political coverage.
The Times/Miami Herald Tallahassee, is looking for a veteran, energetic reporter who knows how to break news. In the fast-paced, web-first environment that is Tallahassee, a mastery of the basics is essential: clear thinking and clear writing; strong reporting skills, from mining public documents to working off-the-record sources in a very competitive atmosphere; and passion for policy as well as politics.
The right candidate will bring all of the above attributes and know how to apply them in a cooperative newsroom. Teamwork has always been vital to our success in capital coverage and that is truer than ever given our partnership with the Miami Herald.
This job demands hustle, aggressive reporting and keen news judgment.
Tallahassee is a stop many in the reporter and executive ranks have made and each one will tell you that it’s invaluable experience no matter your career goals. We are the premier political reporting team in the state, the largest and most resourceful.
In the current political climate, there is no shortage of good stories, fascinating people or contradictions to point out. Just watch the national news and you’ll see Florida is all over it.
They’re on the cusp of a historic year, with the session starting in January, redistricting underway, the presidential race, the Senate race and the Republican National Convention we’re hosting next August. We need to make sure we have the right people in place around the company.
Right now, this political franchise is looking for a first-rate reporter.
Those who are interested should contact Amy Hollyfield, government & politics editor at the Times. ahollyfield@tampabay.com
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