Fellow, APM Reports

Your Role:

Do you want to work with a team of high-powered journalists who are making an impact on education policy nationwide? Are you interested in learning about investigative reporting, long-form storytelling and data-driven journalism? If so, this yearlong fellowship is for you.

You’ll have an opportunity to work with the team behind the groundbreaking podcast Sold a Story. You will continue the reporting in Sold a Story’s award-winning first season while also helping to craft Season 2.

During this fellowship, you’ll learn what it takes to produce a narrative, investigative podcast that features compelling characters and a strong sense of place. You’ll also contribute to digital storytelling, both on the web and on social media.

We are looking for someone who is curious, flexible, loves to write, is interested in education policy and history, and has data skills.

We’re also looking for someone who loves combing through the library stacks to do historical research, tracking down archival audio/video, searching news archives, working on timelines and summarizing the materials. While you’ll have editorial guidance from a smart and experienced crew, you’ll need to work independently and be self-directed.

While journalism experience is preferred, we will also consider candidates with backgrounds in different fields who are looking for a pathway into journalism.

Projected Start and End Date: September 16, 2024 - September 16, 2025

Expected Compensation Range: $18.00-23.00 / hourly. The exact compensation is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Location: Remote U.S.A. Preference East Coast

This is a temporary fellowship position with a projected end date of September, 2025.

Key Learning Goals:

Identifying researching and organizing key information and audio.

• Researching, reporting, and using data tools and methods for researching and reporting.

• Learning methods of open-records requests.

• Learning audio editing and production software.

• Conceiving, planning, and writing long-form investigative reporting.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducting research for producers and correspondents to support reporting, including library/internet research, search tools and pre-interviewing calls to sources.
• Writing summaries of research.
• Participating in planning calls.
• Helping to draft and fact-check scripts and articles.

Programming:

• Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
• Professional development: on-the-job training, intercultural development assessment, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.

Required Education and Experience:

• Post-Graduate level education and / or midcareer professionals with 3-5 years of experience

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Work experience with or demonstrated ability in reporting/research.
• Ability to write, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in news, education policy and research, and long-form journalism.
• Must possess general computer skills, including facility with internet research.
• Ability to manage time.
• Ability to type and work on programs like Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Mac-based programs such as Pro Tools editing software.
• Demonstrated journalism, radio and news writing experience.
• Documentary or in-depth project experience.
• Experience in uncovering hidden facts through historical research

Reporting to this Position:
None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.