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Managing Editor, Arizona
Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs
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Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000 to $125,000 annually
Categories:
Online News Organizations
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
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
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.