Reporter-Researcher

• Research and write 1-2 articles per week for PPS’s weekly newsletter, The Providence Post, attending city commission and committee meetings as needed for coverage
• Edit articles and opinion pieces by occasional guest authors and by interns
• Contribute photographs, maps, infographics, and/or video to the Providence Post, PPS’s other research and reporting initiatives, or social media
• Collaborate on managing PPS’s social media with other staff
• Collaborate on managing the strategic growth of the Providence Post, including policies, development, and audience engagement
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with civic and community partners and knowledge-keepers to inform coverage and content
• Research and write approximately 12-15 historic building reports per year (3-6 pages) to support PPS’s historic marker program
• Manage PPS’s Markers Committee, scheduling quarterly meetings, taking meeting minutes, presenting buildings for consideration, and maintaining and sharing files
• Contribute research and writing for PPS research reports and regular initiatives, including the Most Endangered Places List and Festival of Design
• Collaborate with PPS staff, volunteers and interns to continue to expand and revise the Guide to Providence Architecture and the associated Gowdey building history files
• Collaborate with ED and other staff to manage and update content on PPS’s website
• Provide staff support for PPS events and office administration as needed

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, policy, planning, history, or design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preference is for at least 1-2 years of professional journalism experience as a metro or related beat reporter, or equivalent demonstrated work in clips in lieu of experience
• Some experience with multimedia journalism and social media, including video and audio storytelling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and Adobe Suite
• knowledge of ArcGIS and Wordpress preferred or enthusiasm and capacity to learn
• Understanding of journalistic conventions on ethics, sourcing, fairness, and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively and comfortably in a city that is multi-cultural and multi-lingual with demonstrated cultural awareness and competency skills
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, fostering a positive, creative and productive team environment
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing with the ability to elicit and communicate information in a clear, informative and compelling manner
• Access to reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

knowledge of ArcGIS and Wordpress

• health
• dental
• vacation
• personal days
• sick time
• bereavement leave
• retirement benefits
• Annual professional development stipend