Education reporter

Date Posted	February 11, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Education
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$35,000 - $40,000

Description:

The Frederick News-Post, a six-day-a-week newspaper in Frederick, Maryland — a rapidly growing community with no shortage of lively news — is seeking an experienced reporter to cover education.

Your main focus will be a public school system with a $1 billion budget that feels the pressure of serving Maryland's fastest growing county.

There are many burning issues that are a microcosm of national debates.

You also will report on private schools and on higher education (a community college and two four-year schools).

Meetings are important to cover, but only because you've done the homework on the topic in advance and arrive prepared. You don't wait for news to come to you.

You know the key players and want to pick their brains. Finding voices to add perspectives beyond the official sources comes instinctively to you.

What sources tell you is worthwhile, but you want proof and corroboration, particularly in documents.

You like to be busy. You have multiple stories and ideas in progress and a list of many others to pursue.

Qualified candidates will have at least two years of reporting experience. They will be highly motivated and resourceful enough to find story ideas. They’ll work with a collaborative spirit under daily deadline pressures. Must be internet/social media savvy and able to shoot photos for publication.

Ideal candidates will have: curiosity, determination, the desire to constantly know more, the wisdom not to assume. They will be skeptical about closed meetings and undeterred when government officials put up roadblocks to public records. They will make the extra call, ask the extra question. They will dive in on a complex topic and craft a quick, tight lede in their head as news breaks.

They consider journalism a ton of fun, but also a calling and a public service.

A bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, or a related program, is preferred. Must have excellent grammar skills and knowledge of AP style. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Must have a vehicle suitable for getting around the county, a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving history with no suspensions.

The normal schedule is Monday to Friday, with some night shifts, particularly to cover meetings. You'll be part of a weekend and holiday rotation.

To apply, send a cover letter (explaining why journalism and Frederick are for you), resume, salary requirements and work samples to jobs@newspost.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and salary requirements WILL NOT be reviewed.