Community Journalist Flex Time Full Time Part Time

The Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation, is seeking a Community Journalist for a pilot news initiative in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

The Community Journalist will be responsible for covering local government and educational institutions with particular emphasis how their actions are impacting residents’ lives, and the community as a whole.

This is a job for someone who can take meeting agendas and documents and turn them into stories that matter to residents.

The community reporter will use social media and other tools to grow audience and engage with the community. We expect this reporter to act quickly on breaking local news and produce enterprise and government accountability stories.

Requirements:

• Experience writing for an online/digital news organization, website, newspaper or magazine
• Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to reliably deliver on deadline
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, accurately and ethically with style and detail
• Solid understanding of audience and community-building on social media and in person
• Degree in journalism or similar area of study or relevant experience
• This role requires a local applicant
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by Florida law.

How to Apply:

When applying, please include as much of the following as possible.  We prefer that apply using a complete online resume and preference will be given to those applicants. Alternately you may submit:

1. a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position,
2. your updated resume, and
3. portfolio/clips/links to a few samples of your work.

This is a pilot program and we offer a competitive hourly compensation based on experience, and career growth opportunities.

This position is located at Palm Beach County, Florida.

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