Atlanta Education Reporter

Capital B is a first-of-its kind national and local nonprofit news organization that serves Black communities across the country. Cofounded by CEO Lauren Williams (former senior vice president and editor-in-chief of Vox) and Chief Audience Officer Akoto Ofori-Atta (former managing editor of The Trace), Capital B has successfully launched three award winning newsrooms. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a tenacious reporter to cover education and the exciting culture of the city’s K-12 schools to join our Atlanta team. 

This reporter will put students and parents at the center of their stories to share in our mission to produce excellent community-centered solutions journalism. The ideal candidate will uncover the people, decisions and events that shape schools, track  influences that impact these decisions, and analyze their impact on children’s day-to-day lives. Additionally, they will chronicle how new laws and funding affect students, illustrating how legislative changes manifest in the classroom. Vocational schools, the AUC, Georgia State and school systems in surrounding metro areas will also be a focus. 

With experience covering education or another social policy area, this reporter should have a command of data and a passion for building a robust and diverse network of sources. Reporter will also cover issues that often intersect with schools, such as child welfare, homelessness, LGBTQ+ awareness and the juvenile justice system. 

This role requires a self-directed and proactive approach to produce a mix of daily quick-turn pieces, accountability enterprise projects, examinations of the fun aspects of Atlanta schools and scoop-driven exclusives that engage readers, provoke conversation, hold systems to account and raise the platform’s profile.  

This position reports to the Atlanta editor. 

ANNUAL SALARY:  up to $70,000 (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Atlanta (in-office 2-3 days per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build community relationships, prioritizing connections with local residents
• Write 2-4 news articles, including analysis, explainers, features, and occasional investigative stories per week
• Attend at least two public meetings and community events related to your beat each week
• Grow expertise in subjects tied to your beat through research, expert sources, and training
• Learn historical context and issues relevant to your beat
• Contribute to partnerships and special projects
• Participate in audience initiatives that support the Atlanta newsroom and the overall Capital B brand. This may involve live events, community outreach, and story promotion
• Collaborate with the Atlanta editor and the community engagement editor to shape beat coverage based on community information needs, your own news judgment, and Capital B's local strategy

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Two to five years of professional writing experience
• Passion for on-the-ground reporting and building relationships in the community
• Familiarity with and affinity for Black communities in the Atlanta metro area
• Strong news judgment and ability to pitch compelling stories
• Excellent research, interviewing, and storytelling abilities
• Clear, concise, engaging writing that is accessible to readers
• Dedication to ethical, honest, accurate, and fair reporting standards
• Understanding of factors that contribute to education inequity in the U.S. and how those forces affect Black communities in Atlanta
• Proficiency in data analysis and public record requests, or a strong interest in learning
• Ability to meet and juggle multiple deadlines

WHAT WE’LL BRING:

• A compassionate, supportive workplace 
• Generous PTO + company holidays
• 20 weeks parental leave
• 12 weeks caregiver leave
• 401(k)
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care flex plans
• Short-term disability
• Professional development fund
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Stipend for home office setup 
• Relocation assistance 

Please submit your resume, links to three writing examples, and a brief cover note with some info about why you're a good fit for this role by August 15, 2025. Capital B is open to candidates with a diversity of experience, and we know that some very strong candidates won’t have all the qualifications we list. Don’t be shy — apply!

Capital B is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs; disability; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.