New Guard Investigative Reporter

Location: National Headquarters, 11480 Commerce Park, Reston, VA 20191
Opening: Immediate

About the Role

Young America’s Foundation (YAF) has an immediate opening for an investigative reporter for YAF’s online publication, The New Guard. The investigative reporter will work with YAF’s leadership to report on attacks on free expression by universities and K-12 public and private institutions. The ideal candidate will work daily with YAF’s program and communications teams to cultivate contacts, follow up on leads, and publish daily stories to make The New Guard the #1 destination for campus news.

The investigative reporter will review tips submitted through YAF’s Campus Bias Tipline and follow up on leads. The role involves cultivating student contacts nationwide to provide tips on breaking stories on campus and producing content for the Foundation’s social media accounts, including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms.

Reports to: Vice President of Student Programs & Chief Communications Officer

Responsibilities

• Publish daily stories exposing bias and attacks on free speech in education
• Grow the reach of The New Guard and the Campus Bias Tip Line
• Post stories on The New Guard and update the Campus Bias Tip Line
• Draft email content on New Guard stories to be shared with YAF’s key audiences
• Assist with research, surveys, and reports for release to the media and YAF’s social media platforms
• Draft op-eds on topics related to New Guard stories
• Train and advise students on how to promote their YAF-related events on their campuses and generate media interest in their club’s activities
• Stay informed on campus trends, issues, and current events—particularly related to the Conservative Movement
• Edit other YAF publications and content as needed
• Assist with YAF programs and events as needed
• Interact with YAF students, friends, and supporters at programs and events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or similar experience), preferably in a field related to journalism, communications, and marketing
• Understand how to investigate/research underreported campus stories
• News writing experience and familiarity with writing in the AP style
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and Premiere is a plus
• Experience designing graphics for social media
• Knowledge of the WordPress blogging platform and experience managing an online publishing workflow
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools
• Past involvement with Foundation programs is a plus
• Passionate and committed to Young America’s Foundation’s goals and mission
• Displays a missionary zeal for YAF’s programs, initiatives, projects, and goals
• Self-starter who can effectively prioritize and manage multiple events and tasks
• A strong interest in promoting conservative ideas to young people
• Team player
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and copy editing skills

Pay

Salary Range: $50,000 to $65,000

Schedule

This is not a remote position. The candidate is required to work full-time at YAF’s National Headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Occasional travel will be required.