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Memphis Reporter, Chalkbeat
Civic News Company , parent company of the nonprofit newsrooms Chalkbeat , focused on telling the story of education in America; Votebeat , dedicated to in-depth reporting on elections and voting; and Healthbeat , covering public health and health policy both nationally and locally, is seeking a Memphis Reporter, Chalkbeat . This role will focus on telling powerful education stories in collaboration with MLK50 : Justice Through Journalism , an award-winning nonprofit digital news site based in Memphis whose work focuses on the intersection of poverty, power and policy.
This is an important moment to report on schools in Memphis. Its students face high child poverty rates and are still recovering from the learning disruptions of the pandemic. The school district, the largest in Tennessee, has experienced years of leadership turmoil. Faltering school turnaround efforts and a push to expand vouchers and charter schools carry big implications for students. These realities, set against a backdrop of historic civil rights battles that reverberate into the present day, create an environment rich with opportunities for high-impact and solutions-oriented stories.
This reporter will produce work for both Chalkbeat and for MLK50, benefiting from in-person support at the MLK50 newsroom while collaborating closely with Chalkbeat editors in Tennessee and nationwide.
This position is a 12-month role with the possibility of extension. This position will report to Chalkbeat’s Tennessee Bureau Chief.
The key responsibilities for this role include :
- Conceiving and executing stories that help people understand education in Memphis and make an impact.
- Writing stories ranging from breaking news to classroom-focused features to long-term enterprise projects.
- Building relationships with readers and key players through newsletters and the reporting process.
- Collaborating with reporters and editors at Chalkbeat and MLK50, including data, visuals, and engagement teams.
What background and skills do you have? (We know not all strong candidates will have all the skills we list. That’s OK. What else do you bring to the table? Please tell us!) :
Bonus points if you’ve got :
This full-time remote eligible position will be located in Memphis, Tennessee.
The salary range is $66,000.00 – $75,000.00, commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package, including :
Civic News Company recognizes a staff bargaining unit, Civic News Company, affiliated with the Writers Guild of America, East, a labor union representing thousands of members who write content for news and online media, motion pictures, and television. This position is included in the Civic News Company bargaining unit.
About Civic News Company
At Civic News Company, our mission is helping people understand how America works so they can make it work better. Committed to equal employment opportunities, Civic News Company welcomes applicants and employees from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to races, colors, national origins, ancestries, creeds, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientations, and marital statuses. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our shared vision.
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Salary : $66,000 - $75,000
