Education Reporter

Date Posted	April 22, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Education
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

The Miami Herald is looking for an enterprising reporter to cover education in South Florida.   

This is a job for a resourceful digger who is committed to accountability reporting, a compelling writer who can deftly pull together a complex narrative, and an audience-first journalist who knows how to find and deliver the stories that resonate.    

The focus of the beat is education in one of the most diverse regions in the United States. The education beat is at the intersection of politics and family life, and nowhere is that more true than in Florida in 2024, a state built on immigrants and whipsawed by culture wars. We’re looking for a reporter with the sophistication to see through the noise and get to the bottom of how these issues are actually playing out in our schools. A core focus of the beat will be coverage of Miami-Dade public schools, the third-largest school district in the United States.    

At the Herald, we prioritize impactful accountability reporting, great storytelling, and a reader-first focus. As a digital-first McClatchy newsroom, the Herald and its journalists utilize emerging technologies to engage readers, analyze readership data and add elements that tell a story beyond the written word. We do it in one of the most exciting news towns in the world, where the opportunities are endless.   

We’re looking for someone who is excited about working in a bilingual newsroom in one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in the United States. Language skills - Spanish, Portuguese, French/Creole - all add value in South Florida.   

Qualifications   

• Strong reporting and writing skills and excellent news judgment   

• Experience managing a complex beat with an aggressive, enterprise mindset and impactful results   

• The ability to develop a strong source network in a range of communities and institutions   

• Facility with public records, data, digital and shoe leather reporting    

• Interest in telling stories using different formats and platforms   

• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies, such as AI   

• Uses digital audience tools to guide coverage decisions    

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities and teams   

• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, and always evolving, shaped by experimentation and feedback   

  Job Requirements   

• This is a position for a reporter with a college degree and several years' experience.   

• This job is generally a weekday shift, with flexibility to work some weekends, evenings and holidays.   

• Adherence to professional journalism standards for fair and accurate reporting.   

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.   

• This position is based in South Florida, with flexibility in working from home and in our Miami newsroom   

To apply:   

Please include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and four to six examples of your work.   

About the Miami Herald and McClatchy:   

At the Miami Herald, we put a premium on breaking important stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.    

We are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation and experimentation, with newsrooms in 30 communities across the United States. We are located in South Florida, a lively region for news and an interesting place to live, with beaches, the ocean, restaurants, museums, arts and neighborhoods where you can experience the variety of cultures that make this city a unique gem.     

 As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals.   

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