DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

EDITORIAL
2039 W Lewis Ave
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $63,000.00 - $72,000.00 
Anticipated Salary: $68,000.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: March 9th, 2026

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: writing, editing, proofreading and fact checking stories and other content for the print edition of the magazine, as well as the Arizona Highways website, books, calendars, newsletters and other ancillary materials, including marketing materials. The associate editor also plays a role in social media planning and management.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Copy editing, project management, fact checking, and proofreading for the magazine, books, marketing materials and calendars.

Writing feature stories, other stories, web stories, captions and marketing content.

Social media planning and management. Corrections and management of contract proofreaders.

Knowledge of:
- Print and electronic media
- AP style and brand style guidelines
- Editing, copy editing, proofreading
- Narrative writing, journalistic writing, caption writing
- Fact checking
- Social media platforms

Skill in:
- Critically evaluates, analyzes and filters information resources
- Clearly communicates with contributors, editorial staff and leadership
- Retrieves, organizes, repackages and presents information efficiently
- Interviews, reports and writes professionally
- Manages complex projects, including text, graphics, photographs and more

Ability to:
- Works comfortably as a team member committed to excellence
- Strong writer for stories, headlines, captions and more
- Plans, prioritizes and focuses on critical deadlines
- Demonstrates flexibility and positivity in times of changing and sometimes immediate information needs

3+ years experience as a journalist, writer, editor, copy editor

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Bachelor's Degree or higher in journalism, mass communications, narrative writing or the equivalent.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.