Grant Funded Education Reporter Fellowship (UNION)

The Detroit Free Press seeks an enterprising reporter to cover education across Michigan through a one-year grant-funded fellowship as part of a significant expansion of education reporting across metro Detroit and the journalist will spotlight the challenges of students across Michigan including in rural urban and suburban communities focusing on the most vulnerable populations. This journalist will interpret data and connect it with whats happening in the another reporter and editor this 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 help readers understand the state of education across Michigan with an emphasis on the intersection of education and politics. This reporter would closely watch policy and funding shifts at the state level as a governor and legislature comes into power at the state :Bachelors or masters in communications journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.2-5 years of newsroom reporting writing editing and storytelling creating digital-first content including video and social media on camera explaining issues conducting interviews and seeking reader copy editing and self-editing skillsComfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote your workStrong understanding ofaudience analytics SEO and engagement strategiesAbility to work independently build trust with stakeholders and manage multiple deadlinesThis 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 role.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1