Grant Funded Education Reporter (UNION)

The Detroit Free Press seeks an enterprising reporter to cover education in metro Detroit through a one-year grant-funded fellowship as part of a significant expansion of education reporting across metro Detroit and reporter will focus on helping 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 take readers inside the classroom unpack relevant data cover newsworthy happenings in local education and connect the dots on trends and challenges affecting multiple school :Bachelors or masters in communications journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.1-3 years of newsroom reporting writing editing and storytelling creating digital-first content including video and social media on camera explaining issues conducting interviews and interacting with copy editing and self-editing skillsComfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote your workStrong understanding ofaudience analytics SEO and engagement 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 job. Links 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