Reporter (Report for America)

Planet Detroit is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom with a mission to produce quality climate, equity, health and environment journalism in the public interest that centers grassroots voices, holds power accountable, spotlights solutions and serves the community.
Open Position

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Beat: Environmental and public health impacts in Southwest Detroit
Position:

This reporter chronicles environmental and public health challenges. From air pollution to public health threats, the community reporter investigates these challenges and engages with the local community of Southwest Detroit, holding local government and political leaders accountable while spotlighting grassroots leaders and solutions.

Salary and Benefits:
$50,000-$55,000

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Silver Plan, 75% premium covered, Guardian Vision & Dental , Technology Stipend ($1000), relocation stipend ($1000) for out-of-state candidates, 12 paid vacation days, and 12 paid holidays holidays.

Skills: Experience covering the beat, Data

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.

All Report for America Newsroom Partners are Equal Opportunity.