Reporting on Wealth, Poverty, and Economic Inequality in Vermont
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Wealth, Poverty, and Economic InequalityVTDiggerThis reporter documents the growing gap between haves and have-nots in Vermont, writing human-centered stories that explore the efficacy of state policies, services and systems in addressing Vermont's affordability crisis. This beat focuses on rural and urban poverty, as well as the regional opportunity gap. And it examines the costs and benefits of demographic shifts heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change as people continue to relocate to Vermont.Salary and Benefits: $50,000-$55,000Five+ weeks of paid time off, plus holidays, parental leave, generous employer contribution to medical insurance, available group vision and dental insurance, and employer-provided EAP, life and disability insurance. Also a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.This position will be:Hybrid (some days in the office per week)Moving Stipend:No moving stipend will be provided.This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project. All Report for America Newsroom Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers.VTDigger is a nonprofit, digital news organization dedicated to covering Vermont. Its mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, promotes public accountability and fosters democratic and civic engagement. During its 15-year history, VTDigger has grown from a one-person investigative news outlet to one of the state's biggest newsrooms.Montpelier, VT05601Apply at: recblid f7ogz1dm6okf7t7qha7kqrbyvz9tjs