Philadelphia Bureau Chief

Chalkbeat, the growing nonprofit news organization telling the story of education in America, is seeking a seasoned journalist to serve as our Philadelphia bureau chief.  The bureau chief role at Chalkbeat is unique, blending reporting, editing, people management, community engagement, and team building. You will guide our coverage decisions and priorities in Philadelphia, starting with your own reporting and overseeing one senior reporter. You will work with the reporter and other editors across Chalkbeat to help shape articles on the front end so they connect to the important story of educational equity that Chalkbeat is telling across the country. You’ll also serve as Chalkbeat’s public face, working with our central engagement team to build a local community strategy, establish news partnerships, and represent the organization in the city. Finally, you’ll oversee the bureau’s budget and office with support from Chalkbeat’s central network.