Education Writer, Public School Notebook

Posted by on July 16, 2004

EDUCATION WRITER (Full time, beginning September 2004)

The Philadelphia Public School Notebook is hiring an education writer for our award-winning quarterly newspaper and monthly email newsletter.

The Notebook is a nonprofit, independent newspaper – an information source and a voice for parents, students, teachers, and others at the grassroots level who are working to improve Philadelphia public schools. Founded in 1994, the Notebook promotes informed public involvement in the Philadelphia public schools and contributes to the development of a strong movement for educational quality and equity.

The education writer will be responsible for writing in-depth investigative articles about a range of topics relating to public education in Philadelphia, as well as briefer news articles. The writer is responsible for editing a monthly email bulletin, the Notebook NEWSFLASH,which is posted on the Notebook website, as well writing articles and supporting the editorial process for the quarterly newspaper.

Key qualifications: Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in urban public education issues. Commitment to quality and equality in education and to social justice. Experience as a journalist and strong reporting and editing skills. Spanish speaking ability and knowledge of Philadelphia schools desirable.

Compensation: Mid $30s, with a cafeteria benefits package including health care, generous paid leave time.

To apply: Send resume, letter of interest, and a writing sample to Paul Socolar, Editor
Philadelphia Public School Notebook
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
or to notebook@thenotebook.org
No calls please.