Education Reporter - West Houston Metro

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Description

Education Reporter- $45,000+ Annually, Top News Organization, Meaningful Work

Future Impacter,

Our Education Reporters help inform students and parents in their communities by providing important updates on tax rates, expansions and ballot measures in their local school board and community college districts. By attending school board meetings, connecting with district officials and networking with other community leaders, our Education Reporters disseminate news that is central to the lives of our communities' residents.

Note: While our office location is in Jersey Village, this role will cover updates for Cy-Fair ISD, Katy ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and Houston Community College.

ABOUT YOU

You should apply to our Education Reporter role if you:

• Have experience covering city council meetings/school board meetings

• Feel confident researching data and have experience with data visualization

• Previously have written for a professional publication or school newspaper

• Can produce 10 stories per week

• Have availability on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, plus evenings/weekends as needed to cover meetings and breaking news

• Are eager to interview sources in-person throughout the greater metro area

• Proven ability to develop relationships with sources across beats

• Feel comfortable with taking photos to complement your written work

• Are proficient in AP Style and are familiar with content management systems

• Understand the importance of meeting deadlines and managing your own time efficiently

• Are confident in finding and pitching your own story ideas with minimal supervision

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Starting hourly rate of $21.64 ($45,000 annually) or more with experience

• $135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage and tolls

• Up to 80 hours of vacation and 80 hours of personal/sick time (prorated) in your first year

• 10 paid holidays per year, plus a paid day off for your birthday

• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance

• Supplemental insurance options including accident and critical illness insurance

• Opportunity for advancement

If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.