Newark Education Reporter - Investigative & Accountability

Civic News Company; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Plan

Professional development stipend

Life insurance and disability

Cell phone and internet reimbursement

Job summary

Civic News Company seeks a Newark Reporter for Chalkbeat, covering Newark schools and education policy. The role emphasizes investigative and accountability reporting, source-building, and serving as Chalkbeat’s public face in the community.

The position is full-time, remote-eligible, with a salary range of $75,000–$90,000 and a strong benefits package. Newark area basis, with collaboration across national education coverage.

Qualifications

• Five years of journalism experience.
• Experience building diverse sources across environments.
• Expertise in investigative techniques using public records.
• Ability to report quickly while pursuing enterprise stories.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Passion for education and Chalkbeat’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Balance quick-turn news with enterprise and long-term projects.
• Hold education officials accountable.
• Collaborate with Chalkbeat teams and external partners.
• Engage readers to shape story ideas.
• Serve as a knowledgeable guide for diverse readers.

Skills

Five years of journalism experience

Diverse sources development

Investigative techniques

Breaking news mindset

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education reporting passion

Job description

Civic News Company seeks a Newark Reporter for Chalkbeat, covering Newark schools and education policy. The role emphasizes investigative and accountability reporting, source-building, and serving as Chalkbeat’s public face in the community.

The position is full-time, remote-eligible, with a salary range of $75,000–$90,000 and a strong benefits package. Newark area basis, with collaboration across national education coverage.