Education Reporter

McClatchy
United States, Florida, Miami
Feb 14, 2026
The Miami Herald is seeking a highly productive, ambitious reporter to cover education in South Florida. This is a demanding beat for a journalist who thrives on momentum and knows how to own a complex subject day in and day out. We’re looking for a reporter who can consistently deliver — breaking news, smart dailies, quick-turn explainers and service journalism for families — and who understands that strong beats are built through volume, urgency and follow-through as well as depth. The ideal candidate is an energetic multitasker who can manage a fast-moving beat, identify multiple storylines at once, and keep them moving. You should be a resourceful digger with an instinct for accountability reporting, a compelling writer who can clearly explain complex systems, and an audience-first journalist who knows how to spot stories readers need now. The education beat sits at the intersection of politics, culture and family life, nowhere more so than in Florida, a state shaped by immigration and repeatedly thrust into national culture wars. We are looking for a reporter who can cut through the noise with frequent, authoritative coverage — producing service and utility stories parents and teachers rely on, while also driving accountability reporting that explains how policy decisions are actually affecting classrooms. A core focus of this beat is Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the third-largest school district in the United States. This is a high-impact assignment with no shortage of daily news, exclusive story opportunities and enterprise threads for a reporter eager to build expertise and visibility. This has been a vital beat for our subscribers, and expectations are thus high. We expect this reporter to deliver an average of 4 to 6 stories a week, with a mix of quick hits, dailies and deeper reporting. At the Miami Herald, we prioritize impactful accountability reporting, strong storytelling and a relentless focus on readers. As a digital-first Mc Clatchy newsroom, we expect our journalists to publish often, experiment with formats, use audience data to guide coverage decisions, and take advantage of emerging tools — including AI — to work smarter and reach more readers. We are looking for someone excited to work in a bilingual newsroom serving one of the most diverse communities in the country. Language skills — Spanish, Portuguese, French/Creole — all add value in South Florida. Mc Clatchy Media’s journalists are expected to take advantage of opportunities to ethically harness and leverage artificial intelligence and other automation to enhance and elevate their work and to find efficiencies that free them to focus on source-building and high quality, deeply reported journalism. In this role you will: Focus on stories that build readership Master engaging multimedia storytelling Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools What you'll bring: Demonstrated ability to produce a steady, high volume of strong journalism on a demanding beat. Strong reporting, writing and news judgment, with comfort handling daily deadlines alongside enterprise work Experience managing multiple stories simultaneously and prioritizing effectively in a fast-moving news cycle Proven ability to develop and maintain a broad, productive source network Facility with public records, data, digital and shoe-leather reporting Experience using audience analytics and digital tools to guide coverage and maximize impact Interest in telling stories across platforms and formats Curiosity about and openness to new skills and newsroom technologies, including AI Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-aware newsroom shaped by experimentation and feedback Job Requirements: College degree or equivalent in related field as well as several years of professional reporting experience Generally a weekday schedule, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as news demands Adherence to the highest professional journalism standards Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance Based in South Florida, with flexibility to work remotely and from our Miami newsroom To apply: Please include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and four to six examples of your work that demonstrate productivity, range and impact. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. What we'll bring: The Miami Herald is committed to breaking important stories and producing hard-nosed accountability journalism that readers can’t get anywhere else. We are part of Mc Clatchy, a digitally driven company with newsrooms in 30 communities across the United States, focused on innovation, experimentation and audience growth. South Florida is one of the most vibrant news environments in the country — a global city with endless story opportunities and a rich cultural life. As a journalist at Mc Clatchy, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with competitive pay, strong benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, wellness and mental health resources, and coverage options that support employees, families — and even pets. About the Mc Clatchy Media Company The Mc Clatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The Mc Clatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly. #LI-RB1 recblid gnxo2yp1listqk0wj5ubkbjecvj12h