The Virginian-Pilot is seeking a passionate and skilled Education Reporter to cover multiple school districts. This is a chance to dig deep into the heart of our education system, exploring its challenges and triumphs, and giving a voice to the students, teachers, and families it impacts. If you're a strong writer with a knack for navigating complex topics and building relationships, this could be the opportunity for you.
1. Identify and report on trends impacting school districts in the region
2. Cover school board politics and their effects on education
3. Produce impactful investigative, explanatory, and feature stories on education-related topics
4. Create diverse content including photos, videos, tweets, web updates, and in-depth print articles
5. Collaborate effectively with reporters, photographers, and editors
School District Coverage
This role will involve reporting on various school districts across the region, identifying key trends and issues that impact education. You'll also need to cover school board politics, analyzing the decisions made by these boards and how they affect education.
Diverse Content Creation
In addition to traditional reporting, we're looking for someone who can create engaging multimedia content, including photos, videos, and social media posts. Your work should capture the essence of our education system, highlighting its successes and challenges.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with our team of experienced reporters, photographers, and editors, collaborating on projects and sharing your expertise.
About The Role
This is a challenging yet rewarding role for anyone passionate about education and storytelling. We're looking for a dedicated journalist who can help us tell the story of our education system, shedding light on its complexities and successes.
What We Offer
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an employee, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment where your skills and ideas are valued.