Higher Education Reporter

THE CITY•New York, NY

About The Position

THE CITY is seeking a sharp, ambitious reporter to cover higher education in New York City, with a primary focus on the City University of New York (CUNY) system. This two-year, grant-funded position is an opportunity to dig deeply into one of the nation’s largest public university systems and examine how it serves — and sometimes fails — its diverse student body, faculty, workers and surrounding communities. We’re looking for someone who can move fluidly between breaking news, enterprise, audience engagement and investigative work, and who is committed to reporting that is both rigorous and accessible.

Requirements

Two years of reporting, preferably covering higher education, New York City or both.
Demonstrated ability to break news and develop stories with impact.
A track record of centering diverse voices and communities.
Strong interviewing, writing and reporting skills.
Comfort working with public records, data and other accountability reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

Cover the CUNY system, reporting on issues such as affordability, governance, curriculum, educational outcomes, labor, infrastructure and student life.
Produce a mix of daily news stories, enterprise pieces, service and explanatory journalism and longer investigations.
Develop sources among students, faculty, administrators, workers and policymakers.
Translate complex policy and budget issues into clear, compelling stories.
Collaborate with editors, data reporters and engagement teams to maximize impact, including through social video and translating reporting for platforms where it will have further reach.
Incorporate audience perspectives, especially from underserved communities.
Anchor a weekly newsletter for CUNY students in New York City.