NYCHA Reporter

Job Description

NYCHA Reporter - City Limits 

City Limits, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom that has covered New York City since 1976, is seeking a reporter and writer to join our team to cover NYCHA and all things public housing. 

This is a community-centered reporting beat. The ideal candidate will be adept at writing for both policy wonks andeveryday New Yorkers (and in particular, the more than 500,000 residents who call the New York City Housing Authority home). 

This full-time position will report directly to City Limits’ executive editor, and will perform the following duties: 

• Provide robust and regular coverage of NYCHA, including long-form investigative projects, spot news items, and public-service features (explainers, resource guides, profiles/Q&As)
• Regularly attend tenants association and NYCHA board meetings, engaging with tenants and stakeholders and cultivating relationships with communities we cover 
• Helping to host public events, such as panel discussions and tenant forums
• Representing City Limits in media appearances to share and discuss our NYCHA reporting

While we are a remote-friendly workplace, candidates must be based in or near New York City and be available for in-person reporting assignments. 

Other preferred qualifications/skills include:

• Imagination, hard work, self-direction and the ability to work with a team
• Excellent writing and reporting skills, proficiency with AP style
• An interest in and familiarity with public policy, particularly New York City housing
• Experience with investigative and/or community engagement journalism practices 
• Applicants who have lived experience with NYCHA/public housing are strongly encouraged to apply

City Limits is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to health benefits and vacation time, City Limits offers a workplace committed to a healthy work-life balance, with flexible scheduling and a family-friendly posture. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three clips to: hiring@citylimits.org with the subject line “NYCHA reporter.”

Expected salary range: $60,000-$75,000 annually, plus benefits.

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