News Reporter, BestColleges.com - Education

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Red Ventures is seeking a reporter to cover higher education news and trends for BestColleges.com. We're looking for someone comfortable on a general assignment, breaking news beat who can write daily stories that are of interest to both students and a general audience. 

Whether you're investigating a hot-button issue or describing industry trends, we want a reporter who is unafraid to ask big questions, such as: What is the future of higher education? How are colleges innovating programs and online learning? What political issues are vital to college students right now? 

As a reporter, you will closely follow issues like college affordability, campus life and politics, student debt and finances, and higher education policy. You should be nimble, creative, and curious, capable of anticipating trending issues and stories. A collaborative mindset and ability to work as part of a team is a must.

What You'll Do:

  • Pitch, report, and write daily news stories (around 20 per month) for a web audience, including short takes on current news and issues, human interest pieces, and occasional longer-form analysis and features.
  • Gather, verify, and report breaking news according to editorial guidelines and best practices.
  • Monitor news and trends related to higher education, online learning, federal policy changes, and related issues impacting students.
  • Conduct interviews with relevant sources and subject-matter experts.
  • Develop a list of industry sources and build relationships with thought leaders.
  • Concept original story ideas, occasionally writing larger feature stories or special reports. 
  • Learn and employ SEO best practices to ensure content is highly visible in search engines.
  • Ability to serve as a spokesperson for media interviews is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in a newsroom or related journalism experience.
  • Familiarity with higher education is a plus, but not required.
  • A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, creative writing, or a related field.
  • A portfolio of published work. 
  • In-depth research skills and high attention to detail.
  • Strong familiarity with AP Style and journalism fundamentals.
  • Self-motivated with a track record of success managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus.

Who We Are: 

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.
 For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

More Information on Red Ventures
Red Ventures operates in the AdTech industry. The company is located in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, Fort Mill, SC, Detroit, MI, San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. Red Ventures was founded in 2000. It has 4000 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Intracompany committees and Daily sync. To see all 65 open jobs at Red Ventures, click here.
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