Investigative NC Reporter — Politics, Policy & Digital
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Social Media
Job Description
North Carolina Newsline is an award‑winning nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that covers state government, politics, and policy. It is staffed by veteran North Carolina reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless investigative journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Raleigh are made and their impact on individuals across the Tar Heel State.
Job Responsibilities- Produce regular, high‑quality reporting on issues facing North Carolina
- Contribute regularly to daily coverage as assigned
- Generate story ideas with the editor and team
- Generate and pursue story leads with self‑direction and solid news judgment
- Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
- Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and pertinent knowledge when available
- Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use personal social media to amplify the site’s content, presence, and voice
- Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories
The minimum salary for this position is $55,000, and will depend on qualifications and experience. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Premium‑free platinum health care for employees (and 75% of medical premiums covered for qualified dependents)
- 4 weeks of vacation per year
- 2 weeks of personal leave per year
- 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
- $75 monthly fitness benefit
- 401K with up to 3% match
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Full-service EAP
We’re looking for candidates with at least three years previous news reporting and/or editing experience (student journalism counts), sound news judgment, flexibility, and the ability to manage ongoing and short‑term projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. States Newsroom journalists are expected to produce at least four stories per week.
Authorization to work in the United States is required. At this time, States Newsroom is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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