Reporter (Report for America)

The TRiiBE is a digital media platform that is reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago. Our original works in journalism and creative storytelling capture the multifaceted essence of the Black experience. The TRiiBE produces and uplifts narratives that drive social justice and equity. We build community through digital engagement, our annual print magazine and public events.
Open Position

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Beat: Community investment in Chicago's Black communities
Position:

Black communities in Chicago have experienced decades of disinvestment that has led to population decline, school closures, and dwindling affordable housing options and health services. The community investment reporter tracks efforts to invest in community and the impact of those investments on public safety.

Salary and Benefits:
$48,000 - $56,000

Health Insurance, unlimited PTO, hybrid in-office hours , company-issued laptop and other needed equipment, public transit reimbursement, phone usage reimbursement.

Skills: Experience covering the beat

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.