Join the Florida Phoenix and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to Floridians’ lives.

The Florida Phoenix is an award-winning nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that covers state government, politics and policy. It is staffed by veteran Florida reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless investigative journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Tallahassee are made and their impact on individuals across the Sunshine State.

Part of States Newsroom, the Florida Phoenix believes in enlisting and empowering journalists to do meaningful, ambitious work.

Based in Tallahassee, this reporter will thrive in a collaborative culture, possess great news judgment and demonstrate the ability to develop a beat to create compelling, engaging journalism. The reporter will cover the Legislature, state agencies, statewide elections, and other assignments, with an emphasis on immigration. Spanish language skills a plus. The reporter will produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos, and share content on social media.

The ideal candidate will know how to track trending topics and hold officials accountable through deep source building and public records requests. The reporting will take readers beyond press releases, providing a deeper understanding of the issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce regular, high-quality reporting on issues facing Florida
• Contribute regularly to the Phoenix’s briefs section
• Generate story ideas with the editor
• Pursue story leads, both self-generated and as assigned, with self-direction and solid news judgment
• Approach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
• Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and pertinent knowledge when/if available
• Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use personal social media to amplify the site’s content, presence, and voice
• Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The minimum salary for this position is $52,000. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Premium-free platinum health care for employees and their families (i.e., nothing comes out of your paycheck!)
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• 2 weeks of personal leave per year
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
• $75 monthly fitness benefit
• 401K with up to 3% match
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Full-service EAP

ABOUT OUR CULTURE 

States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels – from quick hit to investigative – but we also aim to be supportive, welcoming and positive. 

We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat. States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission. 

At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice committee. 

Senior Editor

Inside Climate News is seeking to hire an inspired senior editor with a proven track record in editing short- and long-form journalism, managing teams of reporters and working collaboratively with partner newsrooms. Ideal candidates for this position would be able to elevate both quicker-turn stories and complex explanatory, narrative and investigative projects. A deep interest in, and commitment to, covering climate change, the environment and environmental justice would be essential, with extensive subject matter expertise in those areas an important additional qualification, though not an absolute prerequisite. As a leader and manager, the successful candidate would have distinguished themselves as caring and collegial with staff, with a strong interest in mentoring fellows and other rising journalists. Inside Climate News is committed to building a diverse newsroom to deepen our capability to cover the global community we serve.

Job Description

On any given day, the person selected for this senior editing position might be called on to lead a staff news meeting, schedule and budget stories, brainstorm with staff, confer with reporters on story approaches, liaise with partner newsrooms and, most importantly, edit daily stories, takeouts, think pieces, series and other sprawling works of enterprise journalism with great craft, care, precision and collaboration. The overarching focus of this position is story editing and day-to-day management of a reporting team of about six members.

Our News Organization

• Founded in 2007, Inside Climate News is an independent, nonprofit, non-partisan news organization covering the most important story in human history. With 35 full-time staff members, it is one of the largest environmental newsrooms in the country.
• As part of its work in the public interest, ICN has established a collaborative local reporting network and works to strengthen the practice of climate and environmental justice journalism and train the next generation of journalists.
• We have a nucleus in New York, a presence in Washington, D.C., Boston and Chicago and staff working from California to Florida. Good ideas propel the operation, wherever they originate.
• We have earned national recognition for our work and many of the most prestigious awards in journalism, including the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting (2013) and recognition as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (2016).
• For more about ICN, please see our About page.

Inside Climate News is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of any background or identity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

To Apply

Please send resume, work samples and cover letter to jobs@insideclimatenews.org, Executive Editor Vernon Loeb, and Managing Editor Jamie Smith Hopkins.