Grant Funded Education Reporter (UNION)

USA-Today-Co.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. seeks an enterprising reporter to cover education in metro Detroit through a one-year grant-funded fellowship as part of a major expansion of education reporting.

The reporter will help readers understand challenges facing Michigan students, investigate data, and explain trends to parents, lawmakers and communities, with a focus on local districts and classroom realities. This role requires strong reporting, writing and multimedia storytelling, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of newsroom experience.
• Strong reporting, writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating digital-first content, including video and social media storytelling.
• Comfortable on camera explaining issues, conducting interviews and interacting with readers.
• Strong copy editing and self-editing skills
• Comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote your work
• Strong understanding ofaudience analytics, SEO and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work independently, build trust with stakeholders and manage multiple deadlines
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law

Responsibilities

• Cover education in metro Detroit and report on trends and challenges for readers.
• Explain issues to parents, lawmakers and communities.
• Unpack relevant data and connect dots on school districts.
• Deliver digital-first coverage across multimedia formats.

Skills

News reporting

Editing

Storytelling

Video storytelling

Interviews

Copy editing

Social media

SEO analytics

Deadlines

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY , and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest , a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ , supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers viaDayforce . Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

The Detroit Free Press seeks an enterprising reporter to cover education in metro Detroit through a one-year grant-funded fellowship as part of a significant expansion of education reporting across metro Detroit and Michigan.

This reporter will focus on helping parents, lawmakers and community leaders understand the challenges in need of solutions at a time when Michigan children lag other states in reading, math, attendance and postsecondary education attainment.

They’ll take readers inside the classroom, unpack relevant data, cover newsworthy happenings in local education and connect the dots on trends and challenges affecting multiple school districts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of newsroom experience.
• Strong reporting, writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating digital-first content, including video and social media storytelling.
• Comfortable on camera explaining issues, conducting interviews and interacting with readers.
• Strong copy editing and self-editing skills
• Comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote your work
• Strong understanding ofaudience analytics, SEO and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work independently, build trust with stakeholders and manage multiple deadlines
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees.

In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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