The K – 12 education reporter is a critical part of the newsroom’s beat reporting team, which includes reporters focused on government, health, and economics. They will have the exciting opportunity to shape a beat that reflects community interests while producing daily scoops and news stories and ambitious features and accountability projects. Education is central to economic opportunity and social mobility in Indianapolis. It’s a dynamic and diverse environment in which to cover this beat.
As the education reporter, you will tell the story of the school districts in Indianapolis and the surrounding townships, prioritizing the issues that students, parents and teachers care most about. The ideal candidate will be excited to produce a steady stream of accountability reporting that holds administrators and politicians accountable. They will also be creative, with an eye for compelling feature stories and service journalism angles that will help students and parents make crucial decisions.
This reporter will be part of a team led by the Managing Editor, News. They will experiment with new storytelling formats and team up with data and multimedia reporters to use data, graphics and other illustrations in their work. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work closely with our partners across Indianapolis to shape education coverage across the region.
Responsibilities & Priorities:
You’re a good fit if you have some of these skill sets:
Salary levels will be commensurate with experience, starting at: $55,000 (early-career reporters); $65,000 (mid-career reporters); $80,000 (senior reporter
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