Climate Fellow: Digital-First Multimedia Reporter

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

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.