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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Newspaper Publishing
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