Bucks County Beacon - Education Beat Reporter Job at Report for America in Warmi

The Bucks County Beacon is an independent media outlet producing fearless, fact-based journalism. We are committed to reporting the stories that other local media outlets can’t or don’t cover, especially the growing threat of extremism and disinformation to our schools, government, and democracy.

We are building a sustainable, reader-supported news organization to fill the local information gap, rooted in transparency and community accountability.

Our mission is to strengthen our communities, increase civic engagement, and empower residents to make informed decisions. We are focused on providing the resources, like our local voter guides, that create a more informed electorate. We also believe in highlighting the community members who live and work here, publishing diverse local writers and activists.

We believe this work fosters a community where every resident is informed, engaged, and empowered to shape its future.

Bucks County has 13 school districts and a stark disparity in educational outcomes on the basis of race, economic mobility and parental political capital. An education beat reporter will shape public understanding of the education system with a particular emphasis on Lower Bucks County. Their work will spotlight inequities, amplify underrepresented voices and directly impact students, families and communities.

Salary and Benefits: $50,000

The corps member will receive comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, short-term disability, long-term disability, life-insurance, paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

Moving Stipend: No

Skills: Writing, Photography

“This position is sponsored by Report for America, a national service program that places early-career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.  Report for America is an initiative of Report Local, a nonprofit journalism organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism across the U.s. and around the world.”

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