National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) · 1 month ago
Reporter, accountability and enterprise
Norton, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is seeking a reporter for Cardinal News to cover accountability and enterprise stories in Southwest Virginia. The role focuses on community engagement and original reporting that highlights the voices of local residents while addressing the impact of decisions made at higher levels.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Report and write deeply sourced accountability and enterprise stories rooted in Southwest Virginia
Engage regularly with local residents, community groups, and institutions to understand issues from the ground up
Pitch and develop original stories that connect local experiences to broader systems and structures
Use data, public records, and in-person reporting to uncover information that informs and empowers
Collaborate with editors and multimedia colleagues to present stories across platforms — from written features to visual, audio, and social formats
Help build trust by meeting people where they are — including exploring nontraditional storytelling methods and attending local events or meetings
Qualification
Required
A track record of (or strong interest in) accountability reporting that holds power to account and elevates underrepresented voices
Experience with enterprise journalism — going beyond press releases and breaking news to report original, impactful stories
Deep curiosity and respect for rural communities, including a desire to understand and reflect the realities of life in Southwest Virginia
Comfort with community engagement, from listening sessions and source building to co-creating coverage with audiences
Strong writing, reporting, and story development skills across a range of formats
A willingness to experiment with multiplatform storytelling (with support) — whether that's short-form video, audio, newsletters, or public events
Working knowledge of public records, data reporting, and open-source research (or a willingness to learn)
A collaborative, team-oriented approach and a commitment to journalistic integrity, equity, and transparency
Preferred
Familiarity with Southwest Virginia or a background in covering rural, underrepresented, or economically transitioning regions
Experience with multimedia tools (photography, video, audio, or social-first storytelling)
Comfort working remotely with a distributed team while staying connected and communicative
Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid holidays and vacation time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Contributions to health savings accounts
A matching 401(k) plan
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Most importantly: collaborative, mission-driven teammates
Company
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.
Founded in 1975
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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