Hearst
Regional Education Reporter
Houston, TX, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
Houston - Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant journalism experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- The position does not provide immigration sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Reports on public education across Greater Houston, explaining regional trends, policies, and developments and their effects on students, families, and educators.
What you'll do
- Lead regional education coverage, focusing on systems, policies, and trends across Greater Houston.
- Report on major districts and track enrollment, demographics, and student outcomes, including for immigrant students, multilingual learners, and students receiving special education services.
- Break news and produce accountability and utility journalism that makes complex developments accessible.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of relevant journalism experience covering education, government, public policy, or another complex accountability beat.
- Ability to interpret data, budgets, legislation, and public records and translate complex issues into accessible journalism.
- Strong news judgment, sourcing, relationship-building, and ability to report breaking news and longer-term stories.
- Right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Fluent Spanish or professional working proficiency, with ability to develop sources and report in Spanish.
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