Temp Politics Reporter — Hybrid On-site in Boston

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 66.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GBH News in Boston is seeking an intrepid reporter to cover Massachusetts politics and policy, tapping into the state’s Congressional delegation. You’ll track developments from Beacon Hill through the State House and translate policy changes into reporting for online, radio, and social media.

The role requires strong writing, rigorous reporting, and the ability to work under deadlines. You’ll join the politics team and contribute to newsletters, with opportunities to appear on radio, TV, and

Qualifikationen

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a reporter covering politics.
• A solid track record of enterprise, exclusive, and breaking news reporting.

Aufgaben

• Develop daily and weekly state politics and policy coverage.
• File regularly across radio, web, social, and television.
• To put it in informal, colloquial terms: "If it happens on Beacon Hill, or influences the State House, know about it."
• Cover general assignment reporting for the newsroom, as needed.

Kenntnisse

News judgment

Ethical journalism

Strong writing

Break news

Under pressure

Interviewing skills

Research skills

Photo/video

Team player

Quick turnaround

Long-form reporting

Editing tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Audio editing

Video editing

Newsroom software

Jobbeschreibung

GBH News in Boston is seeking an intrepid reporter to cover Massachusetts politics and policy, tapping into the state’s Congressional delegation. You’ll track developments from Beacon Hill through the State House and translate policy changes into reporting for online, radio, and social media.

The role requires strong writing, rigorous reporting, and the ability to work under deadlines. You’ll join the politics team and contribute to newsletters, with opportunities to appear on radio, TV, and