Reporter, North Carolina Newsline

Job Description

Join North Carolina Newsline and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to the people who live in it.

North Carolina Newsline is an award-winning nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that covers state government, politics, and policy. It is staffed by veteran North Carolina reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless investigative journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Raleigh are made and their impact on individuals across the Tar Heel State.

Part of States Newsroom, NC Newsline believes in enlisting and empowering journalists to do impactful, ambitious work.

Based in Raleigh unless otherwise authorized, this reporter will thrive in a collaborative culture, possess great news judgment, and demonstrate the ability to develop a beat to create compelling, engaging journalism. The reporter will cover the legislature, state agencies, courts, elections, and other state policy issues. The reporter will attend events and meetings, produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos, and share content on social media.

The ideal candidate will know how to track trending topics and hold officials accountable through deep source building and public records requests. The reporting will take readers beyond press releases and news conferences, providing context and background on the issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce regular, high-quality reporting on issues facing North Carolina   
• Contribute regularly to daily coverage as assigned
• Generate story ideas with the editor and team
• Generate and pursue story leads with self-direction and solid news judgment
• Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
• Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and pertinent knowledge when available
• Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use personal social media to amplify the site’s content, presence, and voice
• Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories 
   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The minimum salary for this position is $55,000, and will depend on qualifications and experience. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Premium-free platinum health care for employees (and 75% of medical premiums covered for qualified dependents)
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• 2 weeks of personal leave per year
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
• $75 monthly fitness benefit
• 401K with up to 3% match
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Full-service EAP
   

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels – from quick hit to investigative – but we also aim to be supportive, welcoming, and positive. 

We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat. States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission. 

At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice committee. 

Job Requirements

We’re looking for candidates with at least three years previous news reporting and/or editing experience (student journalism counts), sound news judgment, flexibility, and the ability to manage ongoing and short-term projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. States Newsroom journalists are expected to produce at least four stories per week.

Authorization to work in the United States is required. At this time, States Newsroom is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and at least three links or clips to jobs@statesnewsroom.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of emails received, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually.

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