Political Correspondent, North Carolina

Summary of the Role

You will be the lead political correspondent for Courier Newsroom in North Carolina. You will produce sharp, accessible political journalism that’s delivered in multiple formats such as on-camera videos, skimmable web graphics, and stories optimized for email. You will:

• Break and explain local and state political news
• Develop and distribute ongoing media content tailored to a specific audience
• Build and maintain a strong network of on-the-ground sources: lawmakers, organizers, community leaders, campaign staff, and advocates
• Provide additional state-level political coverage for the newsroom as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Political Reporting & Coverage
• Create short-form video content, including on-camera explainers, TikTok/Instagram videos, or voice-overs (comfort producing presenter-led videos required)
• Collaborate with the social media team to translate reporting into social-ready content (carousels, graphics, and videos) that captures attention in under five seconds
• Build and grow a personal social presence that positions you as a trusted, relatable political communicator in North Carolina
• Work closely with social, political editorial, newsletter, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality content
• Contribute to growth and monetization strategies for state-level media products

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience
• 5+ years of political reporting or political content creation
• Deep understanding of North Carolina's political landscape and community dynamics
• Demonstrated track record of building an audience through content or product
• Strong writing/reporting skills with an ability to translate complex politics into accessible, values-rooted storytelling with minimal editing oversight
• Experience creating content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
• Comfort on camera and willingness to appear in videos or host short-form segments
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Emplifi, Descript; willingness to learn new tools
• Comfort experimenting with tone, formats, and approaches to meet audience needs
• Ability to work independently in a startup-like, fast-paced environment
• Mindset
• Excited to build something from the ground up and own content end-to-end
• Passionate about reaching audiences in more accessible ways and engaging them to act
• Values-driven, mission-centered, and committed to factual, helpful political journalism
• Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities
• Interested in growing a personal brand as a trusted local messenger

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full suite of health benefits
• $500 home office reimbursement
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements