[Hiring] Reporter-Researcher @The New Republic

Role Description

The New Republic is looking for journalists with up to five years of professional fact-checking experience for the position of reporter-researcher. Reporter-researchers play a key role in carrying forward the tradition of liberal journalism in America.

• Fact-check articles for the monthly magazine, including:
• Political coverage
• Investigative features
• Profiles
• Columns
• Discursive essays
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Covering news quickly and on deadline
• Attention to detail
• Searching archives and databases
• Reaching sources and confirming information
• Occasionally fact-check web-only stories or provide advance research for articles in progress.
• Encouraged to pitch ideas and write.
• Sharp, lively writing style with the ability to identify original angles on the news.
• Skilled at working in CMS platforms and adept at docking stories quickly and correctly.
• Self-starters able to juggle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Up to five years of professional fact-checking experience.
• Experience covering news quickly and on deadline.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to search archives and databases effectively.
• Initiative to pursue original story angles.
• Proficient in CMS platforms.

Requirements

• Must be based in one of the following regions:
• Connecticut
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• Virginia
• Washington, D.C.
• Illinois
• Florida
• Full-time remote position.
• Salary: $60,086 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

Company Description

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including:

• Women
• LGBTQ people
• People of color
• People with criminal records
• Veterans
• People with disabilities

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three clips or links to articles you have fact-checked and three clips or links to articles you have written, along with a few sentences about why you chose each and why they are particularly representative of your work. We’d also like you to share three story ideas or pitches.

This position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The New Republic and The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.