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Staff Writer - Education


Write for Government Technology's Center for Digital Education and its related editorial products as directed by editors. Work across platforms – print, online, multimedia. The writer is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of sources applicable to his or her beat; pitching and developing story ideas for Web and magazine coverage; and writing stories that demonstrate thoughtful analysis of their subjects.

Essential Duties:

  • Report and write Web stories, including news briefs and bylined articles in coordination with editors
  • Report and write magazine features in coordination with editors
  • Work across platforms - print, online, multimedia, data and visualizations
  • Exercise sound news judgment
  • Conceive and develop story ideas for the magazine and Web
  • Nurture contacts and develop beat coverage as assigned
  • Attend events and conferences and generate print articles and news items

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Ability to produce clear, concise and accurately written articles
  • Experience with story analytics and tools like Chartbeat and Google Analytics
  • Strong knowledge of SEO and story promotion through social media platforms
  • Knowledge of technology issues in K-12 and higher education preferred
  • Knowledge of state and local government and technology
  • Able to conduct phone and in-person interviews of government and industry sources
  • Able to convey complex issues clearly and accurately
  • Able to work under strict deadlines
  • Knowledge of AP style
  • Able to post through content management system and commercial social networks

Benefits offered: Medical * Dental * Vision * 401(K) * Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Writing: 3 years (Preferred)
  • SEO: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • Fully Remote

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