Report for America - Reporter

HCMG is the state's largest newsroom, with around 130 journalists covering breaking news, high school and UConn sports, politics and government, business, real estate and development, education, food and trending topics. We collaborate with Hearst's DevHub on innovative data journalism.Open PositionLocation: Norwalk, ConnecticutBeat: Reporter covering inequities in educationPosition:The "achievement gap" that separates students in urban communities from other students remains the most intractable problem facing Connecticut schools - and schools in many other states. The beat would take a fresh, focused look at the historical socio-economic reasons for the gap, past attempts to address it, potential solutions, and what it would take to change. It would use data to explain the challenges in both education and high school sports.Salary and Benefits: $50k to $75kHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchingThree weeks vacation annuallyMobile phone reimbursementPaid training opportunities, including journalism conferencesFlexible spending accountParental leave and supportEmployee assistance programHealth savings accountMoving Stipend: No