The Wichita Beacon is looking for a motivated mid-level career reporter to cover education, with an emphasis on advocacy and disparities in access. We also want to give that reporter the freedom to identify and pursue education stories they’re passionate about in our community.
The work will often look at national trends in education and reveal how they’re playing out in Wichita. We’ll look to this reporter to explain systemic problems and help guide our audience in issues around access and overall learning-based objectives in our community. Their reporting will be about what solutions are working, and which ones are not.
We rarely cover daily news at The Beacon, so this reporter will have the time to dig deeply into stories, producing three or four stories of 800-2,000 words each a month.
We want a curious reporter who sees journalism as a public service. They also need to come with a track record that shows strong reporting and writing talent.
While we set out requirements below, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t think you meet them. We just want someone who can thrive on this beat with stories that come with explanation and discovery.
Before any job interview, we’ll supply you with the questions ahead of time. Mostly, we’ll want to hear how you’d attack this beat. So come with a plan.
Job description:
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of professional experience as a working reporter.
Preferred qualifications:
Salary: $60,000 to $75,000 a year depending on experience and reporting portfolio.
To apply or have questions: Email HR@thebeacon.media
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