Washingtonpost

Washingtonpost

Local Education Reporter

DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$97k-$162kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.
  • At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news.
  • Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain sources among students, parents, educators, policy makers and community leaders
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the local department and newsroom, including photographers, video journalists, data reporters and editors to produce impactful, multi-format storytelling.

Skills

  • A track record of producing strong reporting on a beat or general assignment, ideally in a local news environment.
  • Clear, engaging writing style and the ability to explain complex topics.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • A commitment to accuracy, fairness and the highest standards of journalism.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $97,400 - $162,300.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
  • Robust mental health resources
  • Cover students, teachers and learning in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, delivering timely, accurate and engaging reporting.
  • Write incisive enterprise about trends in education in the local schools that drive the conversation and illustrate trends happening elsewhere in the region and country.
  • Spot emerging issues and help shape coverage priorities for the Local desk.
  • Serve as a key reporter on major breaking news stories, helping coordinate coverage and synthesize reporting.

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