Colorlines Reporter, Climate Justice

~ Colorlines is a daily news site that publishes daily news, analysis and investigative reporting that puts race at the center of the story. We are published by Race Forward, a 35-year-old national racial justice organization. ~

Race Forward envisions a vibrant world in which people of all races create, share and enjoy resources and relationships equitably, unleashing individual potential, embracing collective responsibility and generating global prosperity. We strive to be a leading values-driven social justice enterprise where the culture and commitment created by our multi-racial and diverse staff supports individual and organizational excellence and sustainability.

Race Forward's mission is to build awareness, solutions and leadership for racial justice by generating transformative ideas, information and experiences. We work to advance racial justice through media, research and practice.

Position Overview

We are seeking candiates for the position of "Colorlines Reporter, Climate Justice." This position will be engaged in ongoing monitoring of climate justice beat and major stories including those assigned by Editorial Director. This role reports to the Editorial Director. 

Responsibilities  

• Keeps editorial team informed about developments in this beat week to week and recommends when new coverage is required
• Produces and pitches reported news features. News features will be reported and written on tight deadlines. Goal is three features per month, but volume will vary depending on other assignments and shifting editorial strategies
• Pitches and contributes reporting for multimedia and graphic features
• Pitches ideas for and produces daily blog posts as needed, including but not limited to coverage of climate justice. Posts may include both digested content and original reporting
• Pitches and produces investigative and enterprise features as time permits and pursues at least one project per year. Reporter may work in partnership with Research Department on larger investigative projects, depending on organizational priorities and editorial strategy
• Travels nationally for reporting, conferences or other events as needed
• Represents Colorlines through media and public appearances as necessary, in coordination with the Marketing & Communications Department and as assigned/approved by editors
• Represents Colorlines as a reporter and analyst in social media, both in an individual account and when needed through organizational accounts
• Participates in Race Forward's organization-wide program planning and evaluation 

Qualifications 

Skills and Attributes: 

• At least three years experience producing original writing and reporting on deadline, at least five years work experience in the climate justice field 
• Strong writing skills
• The ability to produce clean, accurate copy on a tight timeline
• Ability to apply a national lens to local stories
• Strong current base of sources in climate justice field
• Deep knowledge of racial, economic and gender organizing and debates in climate change, climate justice and environmental justice fields 
• Computer literate and able to engage robustly in varying social media platforms
• Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse people/constituencies
• Self-motivated and responsible
• Sense of humor, creativity, energy and enthusiasm
• An independent worker who does well with a small-but-dedicated team
• Photo, video and/or audio experience desirable
• Photoshop experience desirable 

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires sitting, talking/listening and keying at a computer for 6+ hours per day
• Moving, standing, climbing, balancing, bending and reaching with arms and hands up for up to 3 hours a day
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. Exposure to electromagnetic resonance (EMR) 

Compensation: The full-time salary for this position is between $55,000-65,000 annualized. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, transportation stipend, paid vacation, and a sabbatical.

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a resume, cover letter, three references and five reported and published work samples.
• Please, no ghostwritten op-eds, personal blog posts without a clear news angle, lead-ins to studies not conducted by you. Academic papers are acceptable only if they have obvious news value.
• The job is open until filled; apply as soon as possible.
• If we decide to move forward with your application, we will contact you and ask that you take an edit test. We will finish the process with interviews and reference checks.
• Due to the high volume of applicants, we cannot respond to all applications or follow-ups. 

~ Race Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or veteran status. ~