Education Editing Fellow

The Detroit Free Press seeks a strong editor to lead a team of two education reporters as a one-year grant-funded editing fellow as part of a rapid expansion of education coverage editor will work with a statewide education reporting fellow and a regional education reporting fellow setting priorities for coverage to have the most be a thought partner from reporters early efforts to build relationships with communities to story development and the editing process and will help facilitate community engagementThis team will use every medium and platform video social articles in-person engagements and visuals to help parents lawmakers and community leaders understand the challenges in need of solutions at a time when Michigan children lag other states in reading math attendance and postsecondary education :Bachelors or masters in communications journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience1-3 years of editing or related experienceStrong communication and collaboration skillsStrong line-editing and story planning skillsStrong people-management and problem solving skillsComfortable on camera and interacting with readers and stakeholdersStrong understanding ofaudience analytics SEO and engagement strategiesThis role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state lawHow To Apply:We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work or online portfolio. Show us what youveproduced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1