What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Reporter position at LRP Media Group?
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
- This posting merely summarizes the role and does not constitute the official job description.
- 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.
- We support a solid work-life balance and believe hard work should benefit the customer, the company, and you.
- 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.
- Culture Highlights:
- Winner of 2022 Best CEO and Best Company for Work-Life Balance
- Winner of 2022 & 2023 Best Company Outlook.
- Ranked in the top 5% of companies for compensation.
- Check out the reviews from current verified employees at https://www.comparably.com/companies/lrp-publications