Housing & Affordability Reporter (Part-Time, 20 hrs)

Brookline.News; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits stipend

Flexible scheduling

Office in Brookline

Job summary

Brookline.News is seeking a part-time reporter to cover housing and development with emphasis on affordability. The position is 20 hours a week, with flexible scheduling but requires at least one half-day in our Brookline office.

The pay is $35,000 per year, plus a benefits stipend. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a newsroom, knowledge of local housing issues, and a willingness to pursue enterprise stories and data-informed reporting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a professional newsroom.
• Knowledge of housing and affordability issues is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover housing and development with emphasis on affordability.
• Report on costs of living, experiences of residents, and policy decisions.
• Pursue enterprise stories and data-informed reporting.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Knowledge of housing issues

Data analysis

Job description

Brookline.News is seeking a part-time reporter to cover housing and development with emphasis on affordability. The position is 20 hours a week, with flexible scheduling but requires at least one half-day in our Brookline office.

The pay is $35,000 per year, plus a benefits stipend. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a newsroom, knowledge of local housing issues, and a willingness to pursue enterprise stories and data-informed reporting.