**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **State House Reporter** **Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer** seeks a **Reporter** to join their Statehouse and politics team. Cleveland.com has the largest roster of Statehouse and politics reporters in Ohio, so we're looking for a reporter who is passionate about journalism and thrives in a team setting. The reporter will produce daily news and hunt for exclusives while developing high-impact investigations and enterprise stories. The ideal candidate will have an insatiable legislative appetite, a proven track record of standing up to the powerful and demonstrate an ability to cultivate a roster of trusted sources. The reporter will sift through state legislative proposals to find the policies that impact Ohioans most; produce watchdog journalism; and become the expert on topics our readers care about most. Ohio's fingerprints are on almost every major political story. Ohio is home to the vice president, controversial congressmen and a Statehouse that constantly churns out stories that garner national spotlight. Come help us cover them. The base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 per year. **The ideal candidate will have:** + Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field preferred. + 5+ years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing. + A proven ability to develop sources, including in government and politics + Strong reporting and writing skills + An ability to cut through bureaucracy and process to produce clear copy + An ability to handle deadline pressure + Solid social media skills + 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 committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.