Summer IRW Reporter/Researcher (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

Reporters/Researchers work in person in the Investigative Reporting Workshop (IRW) newsroom during the summer months, beginning at or around June 1st. This is a part-time position.

Duties include research, fact-checking, filing public-records requests, analyzing data, interviewing subjects and experts, and other tasks as they arise. At the direction of IRW editors and our journalism publishing partners, reporters/researchers may work on stories across a wide range of topics, including police use of force to political funding to the release of toxic chemicals in water and air. These stories often focus on the accountability of government agencies. 

Essential Functions:

• Support IRW’s investigations: Research, fact-checking, filing public record requests, interviewing subjects and experts.

• Request and Analyze Data: Request and gather public information; Analyze data.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Displaying Creativity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 20 - 27 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $22.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• American University and the Investigative Reporting Workshop do not provide housing or transportation.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

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