Newsperson

The Key Biscayne Independent (KBI) is a new, digital nonprofit news organization committed to standards of professional journalism excellence, providing timely and unbiased news in the Miami area. The KBI is seeking a general news reporter whose primary focus will be on covering government and community news in Key Biscayne, Miami, and nearby communities. Topics include local government accountability, politics, and environmental challenges on a barrier island that is one of the region’s top tourist areas. Additional topics would include crime, education, and some business news reporting. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, this reporter will craft distinctive coverage while looking for long-term story trends and enterprise. This position may be called upon to create eye-catching social promotion, find and verify important user-generated content and use digital tools to present stories in unique ways. This employee must have the ability and willingness to work as coverage demands.