McClatchy
Miami, FL, USA
The Miami Herald is seeking a highly productive, ambitious reporter to cover education in South Florida.
This is a demanding beat for a journalist who thrives on momentum and knows how to own a complex subject day in and day out. We’re looking for a reporter who can consistently deliver — breaking news, smart dailies, quick-turn explainers and service journalism for families — and who understands that strong beats are built through volume, urgency and follow-through as well as depth.
The ideal candidate is an energetic multitasker who can manage a fast-moving beat, identify multiple storylines at once, and keep them moving. You should be a resourceful digger with an instinct for accountability reporting, a compelling writer who can clearly explain complex systems, and an audience-first journalist who knows how to spot stories readers need now.
The education beat sits at the intersection of politics, culture and family life, nowhere more so than in Florida, a state shaped by...