Staff Writer

Common Dreams is a nonprofit, progressive media organization that since 1997 has operated under a simple mission: To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good. Our independent journalism and newsroom operation are focused on providing our international readership with the most important daily news, informed analysis, and progressive opinion on the world’s pressing issues 365 days a year.

We are seeking a full-time Staff Writer/Reporter to join our small, dynamic, and hard-hitting team. This position is for an experienced, progressive-minded journalist ready to put their skills to use in a fast-paced digital newsroom, pitching ideas, taking assignments, executing on tight deadlines, and being involved in all editorial aspects of daily production.

The ideal candidate has a sophisticated understanding of the news landscape and progressive politics with at least 4 years of experience working in the world of online journalism, progressive media, and/or the news industry. Our key areas of coverage include politics and democracy, the climate crisis, economic inequality, labor rights, corporate accountability, social justice, issues of war and peace, biodiversity protection, and more. The right person for this job will feel comfortable covering the gamut and know who and where to turn to on the variety of topics we cover.

As Staff Writer, the primary responsibilities will include:

Pitching news stories and coverage ideas at morning editorial meetings;

Writing 3 to 5 news articles, from idea to final form, per daily 8-hr shift;

Assisting with editorial duties for newsroom colleagues;

Cultivating and maintaining sources;

Ensuring all articles meet the highest journalistic standards; and

Helping all published work reach as large and diverse an audience as possible in furtherance of our mission.

Requirements:

4+ years of professional journalism experience

Impeccable writing, fact-checking, and editing skills

Proven knowledge of U.S. and global political landscapes and key issues

Commitment to social justice, a better world, and the stated mission of Common Dreams

Ability to execute under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Excel at working both in a group and independently

Well-versed in various CMS platforms (Drupal, Wordpress, RebelMouse, et al.)

Basic html knowledge and familiarity with digital publishing tools

Ability to manage time and various projects efficiently

Compensation

Pay will be commensurate with experience and competitive with nonprofit public interest pay scales. Common Dreams provides a benefits package that includes health care, paid vacation, sick days, and parental-family leave.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000