The posting
The Winston-Salem Journal, a Lee Enterprises company, is hiring a tenacious and experienced reporter to cover climate change and the environment in Northwest North Carolina. The full-time position is funded by a grant from 1Earth Fund, a private nonprofit foundation that helps news organizations provide readers with information about climate change. Position Responsibilities The ideal candidate will:
Be able to explain and bring insight to readers on the complex issues surrounding climate change. Build sources to produce daily and enterprise stories Has the ability to develop content in alternate story forms, as well as traditional storytelling. Produce compelling digital storytelling by working with photojournalists, graphic artists and videographers
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
High ethical standards Excellent spelling and grammar skills Drone certification would be a plus Previous experience covering climate change would be a plus
Education & Experience
Two years in a newsroom preferred Bachelor’s degree, does not have to be in journalism or communications, preferred Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance



