State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform.
We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data – delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level.
We are hiring an Associate Editor, Daily Briefings, to join our team located in Miami, Florida
As the Associate Editor, Daily Briefings, you will:
- Own the daily news briefs — aggregating and curating the most important political and policy stories each morning across New York, Missouri, Oklahoma and West Virginia
- Use AI tools to assist in headline discovery, summarization and workflow efficiency — while applying strong editorial judgment to ensure accuracy and quality
- Write clear, compelling headlines and summaries that help readers quickly understand what matters and why
- Produce and package the daily morning newsletter, ensuring it is timely, accurate and engaging
- Monitor breaking news and emerging trends across the four states
Essential qualifications for this position include:
- Ability to write with clarity, confidence and attention to detail
- Ability to work with and learn how to utilize AI-assisted editorial tools
- Ability to be organized and capable to track multiple states and storylines at once
- Ability to collaborate and be open to feedback
- Understanding of journalism, journalism ethics and the importance of nonpartisanship
This is an in-office work opportunity that operates most days out of the State Affairs office in Miami, Florida (Wnywood Area). State Affairs offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to employees.
The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $48,000 to $52,000 for candidates working from Miami, Florida. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
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Skills Required
- Ability to write with clarity and attention to detail
- Ability to work with AI-assisted editorial tools
- Ability to be organized and track multiple states
- Ability to collaborate and accept feedback
- Understanding of journalism ethics and nonpartisanship
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