Fellow, Campus Reform
RedBalloon · Arlington, VA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Cover letters should note salary requirements and willingness to relocate to the Washington, DC area.
About the Role
The Leadership Institute is hiring a Fellow for its news website Campus Reform.
Responsibilities
- Write daily news articles and weekly opinion and analysis pieces
- Continually research and cover national and state education policy
- Maintain professional relationships and rapports with industry experts, higher education officials, and college students
- Represent Campus Reform on television, radio, podcasts, and other news media
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Expertise on issues covered by Campus Reform’s beat
- Previous experience working in higher education, reporting on education, or conducting research on education policy
- Experience with AP Style
- Ability to multitask under deadline and keep up with breaking and emerging news cycles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest and willingness to work outside standard business hours
Desired Skills
- 4+ years’ experience in media, journalism, communications, or a related field
- Strong research and fact-checking skills
- Avid consumer of national and higher education news across platforms and outlets