Suburban Education Reporter

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper, is looking for an energetic and ambitious journalist to help us cover our suburban schools outside of Pittsburgh. We want a reporter to go beyond school board meetings and press releases and dig into suburban education issues, such as the achievement gaps between students, political decisions around education and cultural shifts impacting classrooms. The ideal candidate will provide deep dives on the most innovative schools and educators, escalating debates in suburban school districts over curriculum, mental health and school safety, and much more. This reporter has the ability to identify trends through strong source development and a strong understanding of the education landscape. This position is expected to break news and provide daily coverage while also producing enterprise stories for our digital and print audiences. We’re looking for a reporter who can execute both quick-turn and long-term enterprise stories on significantly important topics affecting schools.