Climate Fellow

McClatchy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miami Herald in Miami is seeking a six-month climate reporting fellow to drive daily coverage of climate change, its human impacts and practical solutions for South Floridians. You will report, write and multiformat stories, using data and social platforms to engage readers and shape conversations around climate resilience.

Join a newsroom committed to digital-first reporting, collaboration, and audience growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of newsroom experience.
• Strong grounding in journalism ethics.
• Fluency in video, photo and social media storytelling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own daily and enterprise climate coverage for South Florida.
• Use digital tools and analytics to inform, distribute and measure work.
• Collaborate across the newsroom to develop ideas and reach audiences.
• Build and maintain a diverse network of sources.
• Uphold high standards of accuracy, ethics and public service journalism.
• Embrace AI and automation to work smarter and deliver more value.

Skills

News reporting

Digital storytelling

Audience engagement

Ethics

Tools

Video editing

Analytics tools

Social media platforms

Job description

South Florida is ground zero for climate change, where rising seas, record heat and extreme storms are reshaping daily life. The Miami Herald is offering a six-month reporting fellowship focused on the regions most urgent climate challenges and the people, ideas and solutions shaping its future.

As our multimedia climate reporter, youll drive daily coverage, break news and deliver exclusive enterprise stories that connect the science and policy of climate change to the lived experience of South Floridians. Youll use digital tools and audience data to spot trends, test new formats and engage readers where they are from social platforms to newsletters and beyond. AI and automation will help you spend less time on routine tasks and more time on reporting, sources and storytelling that matters.

Youll work closely with editors and fellow reporters, pitching and producing original stories, recaps and multiformat versions that meet newsroom goals for audience growth and retention. Your reporting will focus on solutions and actionable information, helping readers understand not just the threat but what they can do about it.

What youll do:

• Own daily and enterprise coverage of climate issues in South Florida, with a focus on solutions and impact
• Use digital tools, analytics and social media to inform, distribute and measure your work
• Collaborate across the newsroom to develop ideas, test new formats and reach new audiences
• Build and maintain a diverse network of sources
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, ethics and public service journalism
• Embrace new technology, including AI, to work smarter and deliver more value to our readers

This is a six-month, grant-funded position.

We welcome candidates with at least 1-3 years of newsroom experience, a strong grounding in journalism ethics and a passion for digital-first, audience-focused reporting. Fluency in video, photo and social media storytelling is a plus.

The Miami Herald and McClatchy are committed to building a newsroom that reflects and serves all of South Florida. Join us at the forefront of digital journalism, where every audience matters and every signal counts.