Temporary Newsletter Writer

ProPublica is looking for an experienced reporter to serve as newsletter writer on a temporary basis from mid-November through early May.

As temporary newsletter writer, you will write for their Big Story and Dispatches newsletters, taking readers inside their process, going deep on findings and exploring the larger themes of their work. The newsletter writer will work closely with reporters and editors across the newsroom on both short-format sections and written-through standalone pieces that bring dimension and life to our journalism.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for presenting investigative projects in email form. This will include writing templated sections like intros and deep dives as well as experimenting with new forms.
• Collaborate with the audience and product teams on building longitudinal relationships with readers.
• Work with members of the newsroom to create Dispatches, a weekly newsletter that highlights their journalism.
• Produce newsletters using their email service provider, Sailthru.

Required skills and qualifications

• 3-5 years experience writing and producing newsletters. You should be able to write clear, compelling copy on deadline and know your way around an ESP.
• Reporting skills. You should be comfortable conducting interviews with both members of their newsroom and other sources, verifying information and picking up the phone when necessary. Familiarity with newsrooms and investigative work is a plus.
• A dedication to finding and engaging with new audiences. You should bring creative approaches for connecting with the communities they cover.
• Enthusiasm for experimenting with new forms combined with a practice of measuring success.
• The ability to work on several projects at once. You’ll need to stay organised and focused.
• The self-discipline to work independently, as well as an eagerness to work with teammates on collaborative projects.

How to apply

The application deadline for this is October 21, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.