Reporter

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

📋 Description

• Write and report on engaging local education stories

• Balance swift news coverage with in-depth enterprise and accountability journalism

• Plan and implement long-term reporting initiatives

• Clarify the impact of education systems, policies, and decisions on local communities

• Ensure public officials and institutions are held accountable through thorough, impartial, and well-researched reporting

• Involve readers and community members in identifying pertinent stories and inquiries

• Collaborate with Chalkbeat colleagues and external news organizations on reporting and special initiatives

• Take part in TV, radio, and panel discussions

• Build and nurture relationships with educators, education leaders, parents, students, and community members

• Report stories that influence the community and foster change

• Represent Chalkbeat at public functions and across social media platforms

• Cover evening meetings and occasional events

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of journalism experience

• Exceptional news judgment

• Quick decision-making skills in breaking news situations

• Capability to produce ambitious, agenda-setting enterprise journalism

• Strong interpersonal abilities, showing empathy and understanding while also engaging in difficult conversations when necessary

• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Enthusiasm for education and Chalkbeat’s mission

• Familiarity with education is advantageous, but not essential

• Connections to the Indianapolis area are a plus

• Experience in data journalism is a bonus

• Skills in photography and social video are a bonus

• Fluency in a language other than English, particularly Spanish, is a bonus

• Eligibility to work in the United States, as Civic News Company is an E-Verify participant

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO)

• One week of paid recess

• 5 sick days

• 3 floating holidays

• 12 paid holidays in 2026

• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, fully vested immediately

• 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• 2-week part-time return-to-work ramp-up

• Flexible Spending Plan for eligible medical or childcare expenses

• Annual stipend for professional development

• Employer-provided life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Inclusion in the Civic News Company bargaining unit associated with the Writers Guild of America, East