Writer
House Public Information Services
Full-time temporary positions are available with the Minnesota House of Representatives as writers for the nonpartisan Public Information Services office. Positions are anticipated to begin Jan. 7 and run approximately through the end of May, depending on session length.
Duties are to provide online content during the 2027 legislative session, including on-site, same-day committee and floor session coverage. Longer, in-depth feature stories will also be sought. Strong reporting and writing skills are required, and news reporting experience is strongly encouraged. Must be able to write clearly and quickly about complex subjects.
Understanding of state government, legislative and office procedures highly desired. Some long and irregular hours may be required.
The office supports the mission of the House of Representatives via nonpartisan news and information services including reporting on committees and floor sessions, informational publications, photography, and television coverage. View office information at www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/hinfo.asp. Information about nonpartisan legislative careers can be found at www.leg.mn.gov/webcontent/leg/Nonpartisan_careers_Minnesota_Legislature.pdf.
These are hourly, at-will positions that work in person. Benefits include earned sick and safe time, paid holidays based on hours worked, and earned non-exempt overtime. Starting classification and hourly rate commensurate with relevant experience. Hourly range is $30.37 -$54.65 commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, cover letter and resume must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Send to:
Mike Cook
Assistant Director/Editor, Public Information Services
Minnesota House of Representatives
Third Floor, Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155
mike.cook@house.mn.gov
Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov.
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Salary/Compensation: $30.37 - $54.65 per hour
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