Education Reporter

LRP Media Group•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

LRP Media Group is seeking a proactive Education Reporter for our subscription-based websites. The Reporter is responsible for consistently generating story ideas, securing interview sources daily, and writing best-practice articles for a niche audience of school administrators, special education directors, school psychologists, and school attorneys. This posting merely summarizes the role and does not constitute the official job description.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field.
2+ years of reporting experience with demonstrated knowledge of AP style.
Proven ability to locate sources, generate story ideas, and interview expert sources by phone.
Strong interviewing and writing skills and the ability to translate complex information into practical and engaging content for our subscribers.
Understands or is willing to learn the vernacular of the special education field.
Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.
Ability to work a 2-day hybrid schedule at our Palm Beach Gardens, FL office during regular business hours. Remote may be considered for strong candidates located outside of FL.

Responsibilities

Submit no less than four weekly best-practice articles, each based on a source interview.
Generate story ideas to contribute to our subscription-based websites and products.
Relentlessly find and develop sources and manage relationships with high-level school administrators, practicing attorneys, and other special education leaders.
Conduct research on special education topics, including IEP meetings, student discipline, MTSS, MDRs, and leadership, to prepare for in-depth interviews and to develop story ideas.
Stay up to date with the latest trends, litigation, developments in K-12 special education, and best practices.
Self-edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Periodically cover breaking news.
Travel up to five days a year to attend annual conferences as needed.