Job Posting: AJC needs a Washington reporter
Cox Media Group is looking for an accomplished print reporter who is intrigued by the possibilities of using video, audio and digital media to tell his/her stories in a competitive media environment. While the focus of this reporter’s work is print, we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with being on air – broadcast and radio – and is attuned to social media and blogging. The primary audience for this reporter is metro Atlanta and Georgia, but the capacity to occasionally produce enterprise that could serve other Cox Media Group properties would be a plus. This reporter will report to the CMG bureau in Washington but work very closely with editors at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to identify, develop and execute stories on key readership topics.
Key Beat Duties
Georgia Delegation: The primary job of this reporter is to provide readers a clear picture of what their elected officials are doing in Washington. S/he will closely monitor the work of the individual members of the Georgia delegation, with a particular emphasis on those from metro Atlanta and the state’s two senators. This includes watchdog work, measuring the members’ effectiveness, political stature, etc. Additionally, local politicians and business leaders frequently travel to Washington to meet with Congress and testify on important issues that warrant our coverage.
National stories through a Georgia lens: Our readers respond well to stories that connect them to national issues. Consequently, much of this job is following issues such as health care, the economy, major political issues told through a local lens. This goes beyond retrofitting wire stories – this means telling these stories through Georgia politicians, people and data in a way that isn’t really possible from Atlanta.
Business stories: We have a number of businesses, both regulated and non-regulated, that have considerable interest in federal legislation and regulation – Delta Air Lines, the Southern Co. and AT&T, to name a few. We need to monitor lobbying efforts as well as track issues that come to bear on local companies.
Job requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of reporting experience
Government and political reporting
Current residence in metro D.C. preferred
Salary:
$82,245-$106,660
To apply:
Send resume, reference contacts and links to three best relevant work samples to [email protected] by June 10.