Reporter – West Contra Costa County Area, California

EdSource is looking for a passionate and resourceful reporter who understands how to write with impact in mind and can place local education challenges within a state and national context. As a reporter based in East Bay, the successful candidate will be expected to report on the West Contra Costa Unified School District and will report on important issues in the district and elsewhere as required, especially those that have statewide significance. We will rely on the reporter to develop sources, pitch story ideas and publish several pieces each month.

Founded in 1977, EdSource is an award-winning independent, nonprofit organization with a long track record of reporting on important education issues. While its primary focus is on California, EdSource covers issues within a national context. Stories are published online, in daily email newsletters, and through partnerships with other news organizations.

EdSource’s main office is in Oakland, and the reporter for this position must live in the East Bay.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of daily journalism experience;
• Ability to work independently under deadline;
• Experience and/or passion in education journalism preferred;
• Ability to work with spreadsheets to analyze data;
• Audio or video reporting skills are a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write impactful and insightful stories, including enterprise and short-form news;
• Maintain an active online presence, as well as develop new ways to build an audience;
• Work with data journalist and data visualization specialists to examine data;
• Contribute to production of EdSource newsletters, as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

EdSource offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a range of medical plans, a retirement savings plan, generous vacation leave and paid holidays, as well as professional development opportunities. The hiring range for this position, $60,000 – $85,000.  Higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience. Part-time position will also be considered.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume and provide contact information for three references, as well as links to your social media accounts and links to, or attachments of, three-to-six examples of your journalism to jobs@edsource.org.

Please include the job title in the subject line and, in the body of the email, how you heard about this opportunity (job post, referral etc.)

EdSource is an equal opportunity employer that places a high value on diversity. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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