The Center Square seeks a Virginia reporter

The Center Square is seeking a highly motivated, experienced reporter to lead our taxpayer-focused coverage of state government and statewide issues in Virginia. We’re looking for someone who has government reporting experience, and a strong interest and understanding of politics and public policy. The Center Square covers government from a taxpayers’ perspective, not from government’s perspective. We hold government officials accountable for their actions and decisions, and inform our readers how those decisions affect them.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report on state government activity, monitor legislative and policy developments that affect the region, and use public records and databases to ferret out waste, fraud and abuse.
• Promote The Center Square stories to local and regional media partners in the states.
• Cultivate trusted sources to provide leads on potential stories, including those inside and outside government, think tanks, academia, and the business community.
• Monitor the state media landscape to identify popular topics and potential media partners.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Have excellent writing and research abilities, and adhere to Associated Press style.
• Take direction well, and have the ability to work remotely.
• Look beyond government-mandated press releases and reports to determine the real impact of policy on taxpayers and job creators.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, political science, or a related field is preferred, and at least three years of government reporting experience.

To apply, please send resume and writing samples Dan McCaleb, executive editor, via email: jobs@franklinnews.org.

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