Pinal Central

PinalCentral covers the entirety of Pinal County, which is a rapidly growing area between the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. We focus on community journalism (like local governments) while also tackling larger regional issues (like water, housing and criminal justice).

Open Position

Location: Casa Grande, AZ

Beat: Arizona Education Reporter

Position:

Pinal County is home to one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona, Casa Grande. The Casa Grande Dispatch is locally owned and has been the paper of record for over 60 years. It is no longer a quiet bedroom community to Phoenix but a growing area for tech and manufacturing. This reporter will focus on some of the larger trends affecting Pinal County school districts -- ranging from larger districts like Maricopa Unified School District to smaller ones like Superior Unified School District. They will tackle some of the unique challenges faced in this region while highlighting each community's successes.

Salary and Benefits:
$41,000

Participation in company's health, dental and vision program, accrued paid time off and 401K program

Moving Stipend:
Negotiable

Skills: Writing

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