Reporter
Join the New Hampshire Bulletin and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to Granite Staters’ lives.
The New Hampshire Bulletin is an award-winning nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that covers state government, politics and policy. It is staffed by veteran New Hampshire reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Concord are made and their impact on individuals across the Granite State.
Part of States Newsroom, the Bulletin believes in enlisting and empowering journalists to do impactful, ambitious work.
Based in Concord, this reporter will thrive in a collaborative culture, possess great news judgment, and demonstrate the ability to develop a beat to create compelling, engaging journalism. The reporter will cover the Legislature, state agencies, statewide elections, and other assignments, with an emphasis on energy policy and the environment. The reporter will produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos, and share content on social media.
The ideal candidate will know how to track trending topics and hold officials accountable through deep source building and public records requests. The reporting will take readers beyond press releases, providing a deeper understanding of the issues.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce regular, high-quality reporting on New Hampshire government and officials
Contribute regularly to the Bulletin’s briefs section
Generate story ideas with the editor
Pursue story leads, both self-generated and as assigned, with self-direction and solid news judgment
Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
Collaborate with other reporters and assist with research and pertinent knowledge when/if available
Establish and expand social media presence representing the outlet
Use personal social media accounts to amplify site’s content
Take photos and occasional video to illustrate and amplify stories
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The minimum salary for this position is $52,000 and rises depending on experience. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:
Premium-free platinum health care for employees and their families (i.e., nothing comes out of your paycheck!)
Four weeks of vacation per year
Two weeks of personal leave per year
20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
11 paid holidays per year
$75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
$200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
$75 monthly fitness benefit
401K with up to 3% match
12 weeks of parental leave
Full-service EAP
Annual DeleteMe subscription
New laptop and any necessary equipment will be provided by States Newsroom.
ABOUT OUR CULTURE
States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels — from quick hit to investigative — but not at the expense of burning out its employees. We are supportive, exciting, welcoming and positive. We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat.
States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission.
At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice committee.