Education Reporter
LRP Media Group

Overview

LRP Media Group is seeking an Education Reporter for our subscription-based websites. The Reporter is responsible for consistently generating story ideas, working to secure interview sources daily, and writing best-practice articles for a niche audience of school administrators, special education directors, school psychologists, and school attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Submit no less than four weekly articles, each based on a source interview.
• Generate story ideas to contribute to our subscription-based websites and products.
• Relentlessly find and develop sources and manage relationships with high-level school administrators, practicing attorneys, and other special education leaders.
• Conduct research on special education topics, including IEP meetings, student discipline, MTSS, and leadership, to prepare for in-depth interviews and develop story ideas.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, litigation, developments in K-12 special education, and best practices.
• Self-edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Periodically cover breaking news.
• Travel up to five days a year to attend annual conferences as needed.
• This posting merely summarizes the role and does not constitute the official job description.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field.
• 2+ years of reporting experience with demonstrated knowledge of AP style.
• Proven ability to locate sources, generate story ideas, and interview expert sources by phone.
• Strong interviewing and writing skills and the ability to translate complex information into practical and engaging content for subscribers.
• Understands or is willing to learn the vernacular of the special education field.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to work a 2-day hybrid schedule at our Palm Beach Gardens, FL office during regular business hours. Remote may be considered for strong candidates located outside FL.

LRP Media Group has been an innovative media giant for over 40 years.

• We support a solid work-life balance and believe hard work should benefit the customer, the company, and you.
• We provide competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including group health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• We promote an inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth, provides resources for wellness, and creates an all-around enjoyable work environment.
• Culture Highlights:
  • Winner of 2022 Best CEO and Best Company for Work-Life Balance
  • Winner of 2022 & 2023 Best Company Outlook.
  • Ranked in the top 5% of companies for compensation.
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LRP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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