Correspondent Editor

About the Role

The Leadership Institute is hiring a Correspondent Editor for its campus news website Campus Reform (campusreform.org). As America’s leading source for conservative college news, Campus Reform serves as a watchdog to our country’s higher education system, with a mission to expose liberal bias and abuse on college campuses.

The Correspondent Editor leads journalism trainings for Campus Reform’s Young Journalists Program and edits correspondents’ articles in a mentorship-driven environment. The Correspondent Editor is also expected to research and write investigative news articles under deadline, and multitask across multiple projects.

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Deputy Editor. Candidates who can work five days per week in Campus Reform’s Arlington, VA, office are strongly preferred.  

Responsibilities

·   Edit daily news articles at the line level for clarity, style, and accuracy

·   Mentor and train freelance student reporters

·   Report investigative or breaking news on deadline

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Deputy Editor Jared Harris at jharris@leadershipinstitute.org. Cover letters should note salary requirements and willingness to relocate to the Washington, DC area.

Required Skills

·   3+ years’ experience in journalism, news media, or a related field  

·   Bachelor’s Degree

·   Strong and timely written and verbal communication

·   Familiarity with AP Style

·   Strong adherence to deadlines

·   An understanding of the ins and outs of the American higher education landscape

Desired Skills

·   Previous project management experience

·   Previous experience as a tutor, mentor, or similar role

·   Previous fact-checking experience

·   Previous research experience