Political Correspondent, New Mexico (Fully Remote)

Courier Newsroom; United States; Remote; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Courier Newsroom in the United States is seeking a senior political reporter and content creator focused on New Mexico. You will lead coverage that informs without sacrificing clarity and accessibility.

You will break news on politics, own an audience-focused newsletter and social presence, and experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved communities. On-camera comfort and a talent for building sources are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of political reporting or content creation.
• Deep understanding of New Mexico's political landscape.
• Comfort on camera and building audiences from scratch.

Aufgaben

• Lead political coverage in New Mexico, producing sharp and accessible journalism.
• Own and grow an audience-focused newsletter and social presence.
• Experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved audiences.
• Break news on politics, legislation, elections, and policy impacts.
• Build a network of sources including lawmakers and community leaders.
• Create short-form video content and collaborate with social teams.

Kenntnisse

Political reporting

Audience development

On-camera presence

Source networking

Video content creation

Tools

Video editing

Social media management

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead political coverage in New Mexico, producing sharp and accessible journalism.
• Own and grow an audience-focused newsletter and social presence.
• Experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Break news on politics, legislation, elections, and policy impacts.
• Build a network of sources including lawmakers and community leaders.
• Create short-form video content and collaborate with social teams.

Experience & Mindset:

• 5+ years of political reporting or content creation.
• Deep understanding of New Mexico's political landscape.
• Comfort on camera and building audiences from scratch.

Courier Newsroom empowers individuals and communities through local reporting that helps people understand and act on issues shaping their lives. As an equal opportunity employer, it values diverse perspectives and strives to build an inclusive workplace.