Journal Writer / Editor Job at Florida Legislature in Tallahassee

Salary : $44,004.00 Annually

Location : Tallahassee, Florida

Job Type : Salaried Full-Time

Job Number : 202500057

Office : H Office of the Clerk

Opening Date : 09 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Summary

The Journal Writer / editor position is one of a four-member team of writers responsible for drafting, verifying, compiling, and producing the Journals of the House of Representatives during legislative sessions. Under direct supervision, they maintain records and produce electronic documentation of Chamberflooractionsduringsession,includingfinalelectronicandprintedpublicationsoftheJournal. The writers / editors also create, update, and edit / verify other House documents and publications.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 - Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Create and update documents and publications using various PC applications.
• Read, edit, and verify printed and electronic documents and publications using copyediting marks to note corrections either in writing or electronically.
• Monitor and record Chamber floor actions electronically and / or with handwritten notations.
• Prepare Journal copy according to prescribed format using handwritten notations and previously stored electronic data.
• Transcribe prayers offered in daily sessions, designated floor remarks, and caucus / conference meetings using various applications, documenting the accuracy of all direct quotations, and verifying all titles and proper names included in transcribed material.
• Conduct research of legislative actions, make proper notations on the House Calendar, and produce copies for use by the Speaker's Office and Clerk's Office staff.
• Perform legislative research and provide information in response to requests by House members and the general public.
• Operate digital recording equipment, input electronic log notations, and produces copies of audio recordings on cassette or CD, upon request.
• Maintain and file work papers in own workspace as well as in permanent office files in a manner consistent with general office procedures.
• Perform general office duties including answering area telephone lines, directing calls and inquiries to the proper staff member, using duplicating equipment, loading paper and toner in printers / duplicating machines, and performing other office maintenance tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Salary

$44,004

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline :

Open until filled.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service :

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer / intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental / disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday

Total Compensation Statement

The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $35,000. Note : All values are based on individual plans.