Staff Reporter

Daily Kos is the nation’s largest liberal online political community, news organization, and activism hub. We produce news you can do something about. Powered by millions of dedicated activists, we’re transforming media and organizing by empowering regular Americans to reshape politics. The Staff Reporter works with the Newsroom team in the Content Division, reporting on politics through an unapologetically progressive lens. This role produces timely, original reporting that equips readers with information and resources to fight for democracy, win elections, and hold our government accountable. This position reports to the Managing Editor. The position may require weekend work. LOCATION: Remote reputed company the US Job Type: Full Time, (Pacific Time Zone Working Hours) Salary: $82,400 - $92,952.87 annually

Responsibilities

• Identify and pitch several stories per day, from quick, short pieces with unique angles on political news of the day as well as longer originally reported stories and analysis
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders and staff in elected officials’ offices, campaigns, and advocacy organizations
• Contribute to coverage of breaking news and live events, such as election nights and presidential debates
• Help the newsroom track news developments in real time and alert editors to breaking news
• Produce and contribute to data- and graphics-driven reporting that’s centered on statewide politics, campaign finance, voter registration and other topics
• Analyze datasets critically to identify trends, inconsistencies, and story opportunities.
• Use video-clipping software such as TVEyes to incorporate video into stories as appropriate
• Engage readers and expand the reputed company of reporting through an active, professional social media reputed company.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience

• You have at least 3 years of original reporting experience at a digital news outlet, ideally in advocacy or accountability journalism, including:
• Reaching out to sources;
• Conducting interviews;
• A reputed company of existing sources and the skills to grow it;
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates original and enterprise reporting
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of digital best practices, including SEO, headline writing, and metrics

Qualifications

• Excellent news judgment, with the ability to write clean copy with minimal editing
• Knowledge of AP style
• Ability to break down reputed company policies and processes for a general audience
• Deep understanding of progressive and U.S. electoral politics
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable with a virtual working environment
• Be tech and internet savvy (we use reputed company Docs, reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, and lots of other tools that reputed company work life easier)

This position is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Managing Editor. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The position offers a flexible work environment, the ability to work remotely, competitive salary, excellent benefits including: full medical, dental and vision benefits, optional 401K with a company match, remote worker stipend, a generous vacation package, traumatic grief leave, as well as employer-paid parental/family leave. Our organizational commitment to personal growth and work-life balance reduces churn and encourages a reputed company rewarding long term position. This position is represented by the Pacific Media Workers reputed company, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers America. Daily Kos is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply. At Daily Kos, we reputed company that the diversity of reputed company, experiences, and cultures that our employees contribute to our organization help us be more effective activists, and we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We have a team of amazing people with different backgrounds and talents that are energized by the day’s news events and are united by common cause. We’re a company that loves learning and supports growth and training for reputed company our employees. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job