Economic Mobility Reporter at LG Resources in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

The Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald seek an experienced journalist and storyteller to launch a new economic mobility reporting initiative.

This reporter will dig deeply into data and historical precedent to reveal the sometimes-hidden issues driving economic disparity in South Florida, hit the streets to show how those issues are affecting people in our community, and explore potential solutions.  

Affordable housing, educational opportunity, accessible health care, job training, financial lending - these issues are foundational to economic mobility and will be core to this beat. We’re looking for a reporter who is equally comfortable distilling the data on these topics and showing their impact with exceptional shoe leather reporting.

This coverage will include daily news stories, short-term projects and deep enterprise. Accountability and solutions-focused journalism will be key priorities.

This is a two-year grant-based opportunity with the possibility of extension. 

What you'll bring

Candidates should have the following skills:

• At least five years of journalism experience in a daily publishing environment for online audiences
• Experience analyzing government and other data sources to identify trends
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas into language easily understood by a general audience
• Strong English writing skills
• Creative storytelling skills beyond traditional narratives
• A willingness to engage audiences via social media and live events
• Data skills preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies, such as AI

This position is philanthropically funded for two years. Extension of the position is dependent on receiving additional funding. Funders have no input on editorial decisions, which remain with the newsroom. 

What we'll bring

At the Miami Herald, we put a premium on breaking important stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else. We’ve been honored with 24 Pulitzer Prizes and we’re hungry for our next.

We are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation and experimentation, with newsrooms in 30 communities across the United States. We are located in South Florida, a lively region for news and an interesting place to live, with beaches, the ocean, restaurants, museums, arts and neighborhoods where you can experience the variety of cultures that make this city a unique gem.  

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals.

To apply 

The Herald strives to attract journalists from a broad array of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds into our newsroom, including African Americans, Hispanics, other people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.

With your application, please include your resume, five samples of your work, and a letter outlining how you would find stories and audience in this position.

About McClatchy

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. 

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

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