Housing Affordability and Availability Reporter

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and the South. To achieve that mission, we are investing and transforming our organization from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company. We are the largest and most influential local news organization in Georgia and a regional influence in politics and culture.

We are seeking a talented, proven reporter to join our team covering housing affordability and availability. If selected, you will be expected to cover a local housing crisis, expose significant barriers to adequate and appropriate housing and watchdog the agencies and programs responsible for addressing housing policy. You will also write on court cases involving government or corporate harm; identify and write on noteworthy trends in housing, cover solutions that are working in other communities and provide explainers and perspectives that illuminate the human cost and damage of inadequate affordable housing.

An ideal fit for this job has experience covering housing or other government and public policy, courts or other agencies; is skilled with accountability journalism and can translate policy to community concerns and engage residents and readers. This reporter will build a deep base of sources in local, state and federal government and in social service organizations involved in housing assistance.

If selected, you must be able to develop strong, reader-focused story ideas and write about complex concepts with accuracy, clarity and authority. You must be skilled at delivering breaking news, smart, engaging enterprise and accountability reporting, serving readers in print and digital editions.

You must have the ability to prioritize and self-start; build sources; and help maintain rigorous standards for fairness and accuracy. Because you will work with a local team that includes city and county reporters who cover policy and local officials, a collaborative spirit and ability to work well with teammates is essential.