The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer seeks a climate reporter

The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer is hiring a climate reporter to cover climate change and environmental issues in west Georgia and east Alabama. Our coverage area includes coal-fired power plants and family peach farms, fast-growing cities and sparsely populated counties in a state that has become a national political battleground.

The position will focus on accountability stories and solutions journalism, writing stories that hold leaders and institutions accountable while highlighting progress toward solving climate change and related issues.

The reporter will build sources across the state, balance enterprise and daily reporting and collaborate with journalists at both the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and our sister paper, the Macon Telegraph. The reporter will also work with visual journalists, regional teams and a variety of digital tools and insights to ensure audiences engage with their work in a meaningful way.

Job Requirements:

• Solid news judgment and strong journalism ethics
• Two years experience working in a daily newsroom, with experience covering climate change/the environment preferred
• A commitment to diverse coverage through community engagement and source building
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple newsrooms
• A college degree
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance (at least the minimum insurance required in Georgia)

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000

To apply:
Applications must include a cover letter (no more than one page) and at least five clips/story links.

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