Reporter (Report for America)

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is a statewide family owned news organization based in Little Rock, the state Capitol. We have a strong commitment to providing unbiased, in-depth articles to readers of both our digital replica editions and our website. We believe in using the Freedom of Information Act to get the information that tells readers how their government is run.
Open Position

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Beat: Mississippi River Basin focused on Arkansas
Position:

This reporter covers a wide variety of topics about the Mississippi River Basin, such as environmental impact of chemicals; how life in the region is set apart from other areas of Arkansas; and how the region is part of a larger story in middle America. The reporter uses data, video and audio to help tell the full story.

Salary and Benefits:
$45,000-$52,000

New employees get 5 days of vacation after 90 days of employment and 10 days upon their first anniversary. We also have 6 holidays, plus a personal day and a personal holiday. Other benefits include health insurance, long-term disability, retirement programs and maternity leave.

Skills: Radio/Podcast, Photography, Data, Experience covering the beat