General Assignment (Education) Reporter
ABOUT Education in Atlanta
Education in Atlanta is an equity-led digital newsroom committed to covering one of Atlanta’s most underreported stories: the effort to improve schools for all children within the metro Atlanta area, especially those who have been disenfranchised to quality education due to race, socioeconomics, or disability.
EIA is a startup newsroom looking to hire their first part-time reporter who’s looking to report the story under the story. Education in Atlanta is setting the stage for education coverage not only in the metro area but also in Georgia. The right candidate for this role is passionate about education and has a deep understanding of how to report on important issues within a state but also with a national background.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Education in Atlanta is seeking a reporter who has range and can write short news updates, in-depth enterprise pieces to long-form analysis pieces from across the region to the state of Georgia. This job is great for someone who likes to dig beyond the headlines, seeking documents and data to evaluate education programs and policies. We are looking for stories that no one else is doing in the metro area.
The successful candidate will not be limited to just exploring the board meetings across the region but will delve into the “underlying” stories affecting parents, students, and teachers in the metro area. The right candidate for this role is hungry to change the storytelling about education and wants to work in a startup. They can meet deadlines and find stories that push the mission of EIA forward.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research, report, and write stories that uphold journalistic excellence across all publishing platforms.
Pitch in-depth and impactful story ideas at news and planning meetings.
Present compelling, relevant stories that resonate across the metro area and the state of Georgia.
Contribute to the production of Education in Atlanta newsletters, as needed;
Develop and write breaking news, features and interviews.
Coordinate and co-produce special projects, including long-form podcasts.
Cultivate new contacts with sources and newsmakers.
Produce general assignment reporting as needed.
Prepare and write stories for publishing on the website.
Take still photos and videos for web use as applicable.
Advanced knowledge of the Associated Press Style.
Be available to work nights and/or weekends as needed to cover the beat and/or per the news cycle, if breaking or major news happens. Available to fill in on general assignments per department scheduling needs.
Meet short and long-term deadlines as assigned.
Use social media to cultivate contacts and promote work.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or the equivalent experience is required.
Experience: Five years of journalism
Software/ Technical Skills: This position must be computer literate; must have knowledge of writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production, and a familiarity with recording equipment.
To Apply:
Send your resume and provide contact information for three references, as well as links to your social media accounts and links to, or attachments of, three to six examples of your journalism to info@educationinatlanta.com. Please include the job title in the subject line and, in the body of the email, how you heard about this opportunity (job post, referral, etc.)