Daily Kos

Staff Reporter

Daily Kos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $82,400 - $92,952 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Identify and pitch several stories per day, from quick, short pieces with unique angles on political news of the day as well as longer originally reported stories and analysis
  • Build and maintain relationships with leaders and staff in elected officials’ offices, campaigns, and advocacy organizations
  • Contribute to coverage of breaking news and live events, such as election nights and presidential debates
  • Help the newsroom track news developments in real time and alert editors to breaking news
  • Produce and contribute to data- and graphics-driven reporting that’s centered on statewide politics, campaign finance, voter registration and other topics
  • Analyze datasets critically to identify trends, inconsistencies, and story opportunities
  • Use video-clipping software such as TVEyes to incorporate video into stories as appropriate
  • Engage readers and expand the reach of reporting through an active, professional social media presence
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • at least 3 years of original reporting experience at a digital news outlet
  • a portfolio of work that demonstrates original and enterprise reporting
  • knowledge of digital best practices, including SEO, headline writing, and metrics
  • excellent news judgment, with the ability to write clean copy with minimal editing
  • knowledge of AP style
  • ability to break down complex policies and processes for a general audience
  • deep understanding of progressive and U.S. electoral politics
  • strong time management and organizational skills
  • exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • comfortable with a virtual working environment
  • tech and internet savvy (experience with Google Docs, Slack, Dropbox, Asana, etc.)
Benefits
  • full medical, dental and vision benefits
  • optional 401K with a company match
  • remote worker stipend
  • generous vacation package
  • traumatic grief leave
  • employer-paid parental/family leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
original reportingdata analysisgraphics-driven reportingSEOheadline writingcopywritingpolitical analysisstory pitchingtrend identificationvoter registration
Soft Skills
news judgmenttime managementorganizational skillsattention to detailaccuracycommunicationrelationship buildingadaptabilityengagementcritical thinking