Reporter (Temporary)

About the role

GBH News is looking for an intrepid reporter to cover Massachusetts politics and policy. The reporter should be able to tap into Massachusetts' Congressional delegation as the news demands. They should be immersed in politics, and able to make connections between and among developments in the local, state, and national arenas while simultaneously being alert to cultural developments that shape the context of official action. The ideal candidate should be able to translate the latest news out of the legislature, examine, and explain how policy changes impact the daily lives of our audiences, and infuse their reports with insights and experiences from the constituents we serve. The reporter will focus on breaking daily news for online, radio, and social media. In addition, they, together with other members of the politics team, will contribute to our newsletter and will appear (as needed) on radio, television, and video productions. The reporter will also serve as a general newsroom asset, helping to direct colleagues working on stories with a government angle in the right direction. We’re looking for someone to fulfill this role for a short-term period. This temporary position will report to the Senior Editor of Politics.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Senior Editor of Politics and other editors, develop daily and weekly state politics and policy coverage. File regularly and with great fluency across multiple platforms – radio, web, social, and occasionally television. To put it in informal, colloquial terms: "If it happens on Beacon Hill, or influences the State House, know about it."
• Cover general assignment reporting for the newsroom, as needed.

Skills

• Solid news judgment and the ability to prioritize competing developments.
• Strong sense of journalistic ethics.
• Excellent writing and dogged reporting skills.
• The ability to break news.
• The ability to record and broadcast -- or the ability to quickly learn the same.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong interviewing skills.
• Strong research skills.
• The ability to take photos of publishable quality.
• The desire to work successfully in an open team environment.
• Experience in both quick turn & longer-form/feature reporting.
• Familiarity with audio/video editing tools.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a reporter covering politics.
• A solid track record of enterprise, exclusive, and breaking news reporting

Pay

Salary Range $66,000 - $84,000. Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence a minimum of two days each week (every Tuesday and Wednesday). Hybrid staff are welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. The position is located in Boston, MA and requires on-site presence.