Reporter, Civil Liberties

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Title: Reporter, Civil Liberties

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Senior editor, news & features

Location: New York, NY

Terms and conditions: Full-time, permanent. News Media Guild position

Salary range: $102,000-$110,000
 

The Guardian is looking for a reporter with experience producing news features, scoops and breaking news stories to cover civil liberties, dissent and political culture, particularly within higher education and progressive communities. We’re looking for someone who is well-sourced among civil society groups and academic and legal communities, and who can produce short, medium and longform stories that go behind the headlines and make an impact. 
 

They should be comfortable working in many formats, from short breaking news to longer features and investigative reports. They will bring compelling writing and well-honed storytelling chops to all of their work – from character-driven profiles to political trend stories about a wide range of topics defining the current American moment, with a focus on the forces restricting human rights and civil liberties and how communities are responding. 

Responsibilities

• Work with the Guardian US’s senior editor, news and features, and other editors and reporters, to break news and report enterprise stories on how the political landscape is reshaping civil society in the US
• Monitor higher education, nonprofit, legal and other civil society  institutions for newsworthy stories; identify and pitch stories on a wide range of topics related to attacks on civil liberties and how advocates are responding
• Publish stories at regular intervals in range of formats, including quick turnaround breaking news and longer stories requiring several weeks of reporting

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a journalist, with a substantial amount of that time spent in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
• A track record producing high-impact scoops 
• Comfort with investigative tools 

Skills & aptitudes

• Expert news judgment and knack for story ideation
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritize
• Collaborative and calm under stress

How to Apply

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Compensation and Benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

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We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including access to Employee Assistance Programs.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
 

Sustainability

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