Environment Reporter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Address the effects of climate change within Pennsylvania.

• Investigate the connections between a warming planet and factors such as land use, business, energy, water, policy decisions, environmental justice, health, and solutions to the climate crisis.

• Maintain a balance between iterative and feature reporting, generally producing two to four stories each month.

• Pinpoint areas suitable for consistent coverage, including actions by the state climate committee, climate-related legislation, and regulations from the Department of Environmental Protection.

• Suggest, develop, and implement in-depth enterprise stories that delve deeper into the subject matter.

• Write comprehensively and with nuance about intricate environmental and climate issues impacting Pennsylvania.

• Occasionally modify stories for a national audience and republish them on Grist.org.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related discipline (preferred).

• A minimum of three (3) years of reporting experience.

• Proven news judgment, adherence to ethics, and innovative storytelling approaches.

• Capability to craft a thoroughly reported, well-written story that incorporates both data and narrative elements.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Passion for using journalistic engagement practices to benefit audiences.

• Strong track record of collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences on team projects.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a keen focus on detail and accuracy.

• Comfortable utilizing content management systems, social media, and project management tools.

• Capacity to respond constructively to feedback and engage positively in collaborative, team-oriented projects.

• Digital reporting and writing experience is preferred.

• A portfolio submission and/or writing assignment will likely be part of the interview process.

• Must be able to work from anywhere in Pennsylvania.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to conduct an investigation if a suitable topic is found.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

• Co-funded partnership between Spotlight PA and Grist.

• Potential for stories to be adapted for a national audience and republished on Grist.org.