Education Reporter

LRP Media Group • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

6d • 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.

Benefits

• We provide competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including group health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• We promote an inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth, provides resources for wellness, and creates an all-around enjoyable work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees