Reporter-Blogger for ThinkProgress.org

Department: Communications

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Reporter-Blogger to work with the research team that produces ThinkProgress.org, The Progress Report, and other research products.

Job responsibilities:

• Write content for the blog, ThinkProgress.org
• Write content for the daily newsletter, The Progress Report
• Desire to report from political and policy events, in D.C. and around the country
• Other research projects as assigned

Job requirements:

• Strong research, writing experience
• Familiarity with ThinkProgress.org, The Progress Report, and the progressive blogosphere
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly respond to news developments

Job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, RSS, social networking/bookmarking, and media monitoring services helpful but not required

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Communications Search
Washington, DC 20005

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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

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