Investigative Reporter

The Hechinger Report is seeking an investigative reporter to serve as an integral member of its award-winning investigative team. The reporter will produce stories in service of Hechinger's mission to expose inequality and examine innovation in education.

Our investigative team covers early education, K12 and higher education. We're looking for a self-starter who can help us continue and elevate our accountability journalism by identifying and digging into promising topics for investigation. We want someone with strong writing and reporting abilities, in addition to data analysis skills.

This reporter will be expected to produce stories independently, as well as collaborate with others in the newsroom on larger collaborative data projects.

This position can be remote and will report to an editor based in Texas. To comply with tax and legal obligations, preference will be given to candidates in the New York City area (our flagship location), as well as in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.

We're sure that not all candidates will match exactly what we've outlined below. The Hechinger Report understands that strong reporters can come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you have skills and experiences that you think would allow you to thrive in this role, apply and tell us what you will bring to the newsroom.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Conceive and pitch story ideas

● Report and write articles for Hechinger's investigative team

● Aid with data analysis for investigative team and other newsroom projects

● Participate in weekly editorial meetings

● Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

● Three years' experience as a reporter in a professional newsroom

● Excellent news judgment with ability to spot trends and important stories that haven't been covered elsewhere

● Demonstrated ability to write with style and confidence about complicated topics to engage the general public

● Advanced understanding of data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python and/or R

● Excellent collaborative skills

● A passion for exposing inequities with an open and curious mind

Preferred Qualifications:

● Five years' experience as a reporter in a professional newsroom

● Experience with investigative journalism

● Familiarity with the education beat

● A track record of producing impactful accountability journalism

● Significant experience with public records requests

Salary Range:

$72,000-$82,000

Work Modality:

Remote

Application Instructions:

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and three clips of your recent journalism, with at least one that showcases your data analysis skills. Applications will close June 23, 2024.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

The salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you would like to request any disability related accommodations to complete the job application or to participate in the interview process, please email:oasid@tc.columbia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Advertised: May 22, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 24, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Location Closes Investigative Reporter New York Jun 24, 2024 The Hechinger Report is seeking an investigative reporter to serve as an integral member of its award-winning investigative team.