What is the role of a Education Innovation Reporter at Metro Corp.?

The Education Innovation Reporter position at Metro Corp. is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Education Innovation Reporter job located?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Education Innovation Reporter role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Education Innovation Reporter position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Education Innovation Reporter job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Education Innovation Reporter at Metro Corp.

Education Innovation Reporter

Citizen Media Group: The Philadelphia Citizen & Philadelphia magazine

Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid | Full Time | Inquire for salary and benefits.

About Us

Citizen Media Group is a nonprofit media organization encompassing Philadelphia magazine and The Philadelphia Citizen. We are committed to producing journalism that informs, inspires, and drives civic engagement, with an aim to make Philadelphia a city where everyone thrives.

About the Role

Citizen Media Group, which includes The Philadelphia Citizen, Philadelphia magazine and phillymag.com, is seeking a full-time Education Innovation Reporter to cover solutions and impediments to learning in the Philadelphia School District, the region and, when appropriate, higher education. The role reports to Roxanne Patel Shepelavy, Citizen Media Group Editorial Director/Executive Director and Christy Speer Lejeune, Philadelphia magazine editor.

The job will include:

Writing stories that chronicle successful innovations, ideas, curricula, classes and the like that are leading to positive educational outcomes in Philly public schools — and elsewhere — for both websites and the print magazine
Conceiving and executing education service and explanatory sections for Philadelphia magazine
Collaborating with audio, social media and newsletter editors to further amplify Citizen Media Group's education coverage
Helping to conceive and host occasional education-related events
Concepting new and creative ways to relate schools and education coverage in Philadelphia

Requirements

Two or more years of professional reporting and writing experience, with clips that demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the myriad challenges facing large urban school districts and an understanding of solutions journalism
Familiarity with the School District of Philadelphia and/or other large urban school districts
Knowledge of educational history, trends, challenges, and interventions
Experience with deep reporting and research
Strong organizational skills and proactive approach; ability to work independently and anticipate needs
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and ability to learn new tools quickly
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Must live in or be willing to move to the Philadelphia area; hybrid/in-person work required
Commitment to Citizen Media Group's mission and values

Compensation & Benefits

Full time
Company-provided computer
Unlimited PTO, 7 paid holidays in addition to team-wide paid break from Christmas to New Year's Day
Hybrid work, with weekly in-person meetings and frequent in-person events
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, and parental leave options
All full-time team members have the opportunity to use one day each week as a “flex day” to be used as regular personal time, to do deep work or to complete catch-up tasks as you see fit while maintaining your workload
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful civic journalism and organizational growth

Application deadline: Rolling

In order to be considered for this position please upload a cover letter along with your resume and writing samples

Citizen Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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