Reporter (Report for America)

A 132-year-old business owned by one family, the Bangor Daily News increasingly serves the entire state with an earlier shift to digital than most midsize papers. This news organization prizes strong journalism that serves readers, and the 127-person team is young, scrappy, and hungry to grow the BDN’s journalism, capacity and public service.
Open Position

Location: Bangor, Maine

Beat: Rural healthcare in Maine
Position:

Parts of rural Maine have become healthcare deserts, with a growing void of mental health and specialty care resources that have put some of the state's most vulnerable populations at risk. Large parts of Maine are further challenged by hospital closures, transportation challenges and the potential collapse of the state's independent nursing home industry. Stories focus on understanding the causes of these challenges and examining how potential solutions would impact those needing care.

Salary and Benefits:
$48,048

Health insurance, 401 K retirement plan, 17 days of vacation/PTO, 8 observed holidays, and a company-issued laptop.

Skills: Data, Photography, Experience covering the beat