Job Description:
• Cover the impacts of climate change in Pennsylvania
• Report on the intersection of climate change with land use, business, energy, water, policy decisions, environmental justice, and health
• Approach the climate beat through a solutions lens and examine whether solutions can scale statewide or nationally
• Identify areas with potential for regular coverage, such as state climate committee actions, climate-related legislation, and Department of Environmental Protection regulations
• Balance iterative and feature reporting, typically producing at least two to four stories per month
• Propose, conceive, and execute enterprise stories that go beneath the surface
• Write deeply and thoughtfully about complex environmental and climate issues affecting Pennsylvania
• Execute investigations when an appropriate topic is identified
• Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field (preferred qualification)
• Three (3) or more years of reporting experience
• Demonstrated news judgment, ethics, and creative approaches to storytelling
• Ability to tell deeply reported, well-written stories incorporating data and narrative elements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Enthusiasm for using journalism engagement practices to serve audiences
• Demonstrated collaboration with colleagues from varied perspectives and experiences on team projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfort using content management systems, social media, and project management platforms
• Ability to respond constructively to feedback and engage positively in collaborative, team-based projects
• Digital reporting/writing experience preferred
• Portfolio submission and/or writing assignment highly likely during the interview process
• Resume and cover letter required
• Must be located in Pennsylvania
Benefits:
• Opportunity to execute an investigation if the right topic is identified
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Opportunity to work on a co-funded partnership between Spotlight PA and Grist
• Stories periodically adapted for a national audience and republished on Grist.org