Senior Reporter, Political Influence

The Chronicle is seeking a Senior Reporter, Political Influence, to join its Editorial team and lead the Daily Briefing newsletter. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional newsroom, expertise in higher education beats, and a track record of big-picture thinking and strong writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional newsroom
• Expertise in certain higher education beats
• Big-picture thinking, strong writing, and clean, accurate copy
• History of tenacious, fair reporting
• Experience in developing, nurturing, and/or producing digital-journalism products
• Ability to conduct reader research, and to synthesize reader feedback and audience analytics
• Knowledge of New York Times Style
• Proficiency with Brightspot or other content management systems
• Ability to synthesize complex issues with nuance and authority

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• 24 PTO Days + Company Holidays
• Paternal/Family/Adoption Leave
• 401K with Company Contribution & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance