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Rebecca Rosen Lum
Jul 24, 2016, 6:36:58 PM7/24/16
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Education Reporter
EdSource Inc.
Oakland, CA
www.edsource.org
EdSource Today, California’s pre-eminent source of news and analysis about public education, is seeking a fulltime reporter to cover major reforms being implemented in the state and nation. We are looking for a creative and resourceful writer with a knack for distilling complex topics and education jargon into clear, compelling articles that hook readers and reveals why things are as they are, why they work or don’t work. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will write and report on potentially the most significant changes occurring in public education in a generation and have the opportunity to be part of the emerging nonprofit journalism outlet that is considered a “must-read” by policymakers, influencers and a greater audience interested in staying abreast of the state of education. / Write lively and knowledgeable stories in a variety of styles and formats, including news, enterprise, analysis and investigative stories for EdSource Today and for wider distribution to other news outlets / Participate in reporting projects encompassing the entire EdSource Today team / Maintain an active online presence, as well as develop new ways to build an audience.
Qualifications: Applicants should who have at least 5 years of professional experience working with daily publications, the ability to write cleanly, report aggressively and grasp the larger context of issues. She/he should also be adept at tackling long-form stories. / Creative self-starter who is eager to explore new ways of covering issues in education through multimedia digital formats / Excellent writing and editing skills, along with experience working with data and social media / Able to deliver high-quality, accurate copy on deadline / Background in education reporting, children's issues or public policy preferred but is not an absolute requirement / Proven ability to work independently under deadline pressures, as well as part of a team. In addition to a competitive salary and the opportunity to do meaningful, challenging work, EdSource provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a range of medical plans, a retirement savings plan, generous vacation leave and 11 paid holidays a year.
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, names and contact information of three professional references, links to your social media accounts and links to 3-5 examples of your written/digital work to Lanita Pace-Hinton, deputy director, at: lp...@edsource.org Please include job title, Education Writer, in subject line. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received..
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EdSource Inc.
Oakland, CA
www.edsource.org
EdSource Today, California’s pre-eminent source of news and analysis about public education, is seeking a fulltime reporter to cover major reforms being implemented in the state and nation. We are looking for a creative and resourceful writer with a knack for distilling complex topics and education jargon into clear, compelling articles that hook readers and reveals why things are as they are, why they work or don’t work. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will write and report on potentially the most significant changes occurring in public education in a generation and have the opportunity to be part of the emerging nonprofit journalism outlet that is considered a “must-read” by policymakers, influencers and a greater audience interested in staying abreast of the state of education. / Write lively and knowledgeable stories in a variety of styles and formats, including news, enterprise, analysis and investigative stories for EdSource Today and for wider distribution to other news outlets / Participate in reporting projects encompassing the entire EdSource Today team / Maintain an active online presence, as well as develop new ways to build an audience.
Qualifications: Applicants should who have at least 5 years of professional experience working with daily publications, the ability to write cleanly, report aggressively and grasp the larger context of issues. She/he should also be adept at tackling long-form stories. / Creative self-starter who is eager to explore new ways of covering issues in education through multimedia digital formats / Excellent writing and editing skills, along with experience working with data and social media / Able to deliver high-quality, accurate copy on deadline / Background in education reporting, children's issues or public policy preferred but is not an absolute requirement / Proven ability to work independently under deadline pressures, as well as part of a team. In addition to a competitive salary and the opportunity to do meaningful, challenging work, EdSource provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a range of medical plans, a retirement savings plan, generous vacation leave and 11 paid holidays a year.
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, names and contact information of three professional references, links to your social media accounts and links to 3-5 examples of your written/digital work to Lanita Pace-Hinton, deputy director, at: lp...@edsource.org Please include job title, Education Writer, in subject line. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received..
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