Hall Reporter

The Role

City & State is seeking an enterprising, hungry, early career reporter to cover New York City politics as a member of our award-winning City Hall bureau and to take on the daybreak task of compiling our flagship First Read newsletter. This position is a dream job if you are a journalist with a passion for political gossip and a drive to get the story first.

You’ll get to refine both your magazine writing and ability to turn around quick, breaking news hits. You’ll be reporting from inside City Hall on the behind-the-scenes deal making of the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, tracking how New York City functions – or doesn’t – and the personalities vying for power in a city watched by the whole world.

The ideal applicant is a dogged news‑chaser and an enthusiastic team player who shows meticulous dedication to getting the facts right. City & State has launched many of New York City’s top journalists. You could be the next.

• Compile the First Read newsletter every morning from 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.
• Turn around quick hits and daily stories about the dynamics of the New York City Council, the mayoral administration and elections
• Pitch and write 1–2 in-depth magazine stories on New York City politics and policy each month

• Demonstrated curiosity about the New York City political landscape
• Meticulous fact‑checking skills
• Dedication to the craft of writing
• 1–2 years experience covering political news in New York is a plus
• Residency in New York City area

Please include a resume, cover letter, and two writing and/or journalism samples. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Please apply no later than July 12.

The compensation range for this role is $66,500 to $72,000 per year.

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("Gov Exec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.