Yakima Herald-Republic

The Yakima Herald-Republic, which publishes daily, is the largest media outlet in the Yakima Valley. It is dedicated to serving Central Washington with breaking news, sports and in-depth coverage. The newsroom also includes El Sol de Yakima, a Spanish-language website and weekly paper. The Herald-Republic is part of the family-owned Seattle Times company.

Open Position

Location: Yakima, WA

Beat: Education gaps in the Yakima Valley with a focus on solutions

Position:

Graduation rates in Yakima County, Washington, have lagged behind the national and state level. Enrollment is down in many school districts, leading to cuts in teachers and staff. School districts and colleges are trying to regain their footing after the pandemic. This position will cover education in our community, focusing on solutions and what’s working, with an emphasis on K-12 education, colleges and vocational education.

Salary and Benefits:
$22.45/hour ($46,697 annually) to $24/hour ($49,920 annually), depending on experience.

Health, vision, dental and life insurance, two weeks vacation, sick leave, laptop, and access to audio and photo equipment.

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

Moving Stipend:
Yes, open to negotiation.

Skills: Writing, Photography

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