Reporter

About the Jersey City Times

Founded in 2019 by attorney Aaron Morrill, the Jersey City Times is the premier digital news platform in Jersey City, New Jersey. JCT’s mission is to provide the city’s residents with reliable, well-researched content on all aspects of Jersey City’s politics, government, education, development, business, and culture.

JCT attracts over 60,000 unique users each month, sends out a daily email to over 8,000 readers, and has over 20,000 social media followers across multiple platforms.

 

Job Overview

JCT is seeking a reporter to take responsibility for covering education in New Jersey’s second-largest school district. Secondarily, the reporter will be called upon to cover non-education-related stories as time permits. Applicants should have strong newsgathering and writing skills. The reporter will be responsible for pitching and writing stories, as well as follow-ups and long-form, in-depth pieces. 

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per annum

Benefits: Three weeks of vacation and health insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch, report, and write on education and non-education-related matters.
• Cultivate sources and stay informed on key developments related to education.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in journalism.
• Strong reporting and writing skills.
• Residence in Jersey City is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of education policy is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively, mixing breaking news stories with longer enterprise reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AP style is preferred.
• Experience with WordPress and/or Mailchimp is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with editors, co-reporters, and other colleagues.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Work Environment
This is a full-time role based out of our Jersey City office. We expect reporters to work from the office at least three days a week. 

To apply, please complete the form below and attach a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.

Jersey City Times is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.