Maine politics reporter

Description:

The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram is looking for an outstanding journalist to cover statewide politics and policy, including the local impacts of federal policy decisions. 

The top candidate for this position will have experience using public documents, data and gathering compelling interviews to tell important stories, and must be deeply tuned in to local and national political topics and their impact on our readers.

We need a self-motivated reporter who can skillfully juggle breaking news, compelling narratives and accountability journalism. This reporter should be able to adapt quickly to developing news and deliver work that tells our readers what they need to know and why it matters to them. 

Successful candidates have clips that demonstrate proficiency working with digital platforms, an understanding of reader engagement metrics, public records requests and other documents. We need a reporter who is aggressive but not arrogant, who is confident but works collaboratively with editors and other staff. You also must be comfortable in a digital-first environment that prioritizes reader needs.

If you are the best at what you do and share our zeal for ambitious, political journalism, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for at a pivotal time in Maine politics.

Submit a resume, three clips and a cover letter to editor Eric Russell at erussell@pressherald.com and managing editor Julia Arenstam at jarenstam@pressherald.com. 

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Short/long-term disability and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401k with company match We are an EEO employer.