Henrico Citizen

Through fair, tenacious, thorough and clear nonpartisan journalism across five digital daily weekday platforms, the independent, 23-year-old Henrico Citizen helps connect the Metro Richmond locality of Henrico County, Virginia and the 340,000 citizens who call it home. The Citizen has earned more than 260 awards for its coverage, and in 2020 successfully transitioned from a print publication to a fully digital one, nearly quadrupling its readership in the process.

Open Position

Location: Henrico, VA

Beat: Community vitality reporter spotlighting the inter-related issues of housing, health and transportation

Position:

Our community vitality reporter spotlights the inter-related issues of housing, health and transportation in Virginia's sixth-largest locality by examining ongoing community challenges and opportunities; delving into unique and recent government, nonprofit and corporate initiatives that seek to address them; and centering the people who are disproportionately affected by these issues, including people of color, the impoverished, and senior citizens.

Salary and Benefits:
$49,000-$51,000

Two weeks of paid vacation, plus major holidays. Company-issued laptop. Healthcare stipend at minimum.

This position will be:
Hybrid (some days in the office per week)

Moving Stipend:
No moving stipend will be provided.

Skills: Writing, Radio / Podcast, Photography

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