Local Education Reporter
Core
Local education reporter covering K-12 students, educators, and school trends across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, delivering breaking news and enterprise features.
Role type
Local education reporter
Builds
News articles, features, and multi-format storytelling for The Washington Post's Local desk
Domain
Education journalism in the Washington region
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Breaking news reporting, enterprise story development, source building, data analysis, clear writing, collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in local news environments, community-focused reporting, understanding of regional diversity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Cover students, teachers, and learning trends in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia; Write incisive enterprise about local education trends; Develop and maintain sources among students, parents, educators, and policy makers; Collaborate with photographers, video journalists, and editors; Spot emerging issues and shape coverage priorities; Coordinate coverage on major breaking news stories
Seniority
Mid-level reporter
