The Franklin Center is currently hiring for the following positions:

Budget and Fiscal Analysis Reporter

Election Year Reporter

Budget and Fiscal Analysis Reporter

Description:
Budget and Fiscal Analysis Reporters Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity May 2010

Do you know what a CAFR is? Can you explain why a VRDO means higher taxes and cuts in services? Does the prospect grinding away in the financial services machine for decades when you could be making a difference in this world get you down?

If you answered “YES” the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity (http://www.franklincenterhq.org/) want you as an investigative reporter to focus on the fiscal catastrophe that is facing state and local government in America.

The issues are so complex even the public officials who got us into this mess don’t understand them. Traditional journalists cannot grasp the magnitude. We have a duty to dig inform them and taxpayers before it is too late. We’re running out of time.

The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity seeks two Budget and Fiscal Analysis Reporters who can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will work remotely. Responsibilities for this role include:

• Managing research and analysis on a multitude of issues relating to state and local government officials’ misfeasance and malfeasance

• Clearly and accurately explaining fiscal problems and proposed solutions

• Working with Franklin affiliate reporters, citizen groups, public policy institutes, traditional media journalists and editorial boards and dedicated public employees in exposing mistakes, waste, fraud and corruption

• Developing graphic, audio and video presentation of the fiscal facts

• Meeting the highest standards of journalistic competence and professionalism

Candidates must have the following attributes:

• Solid education and background in finance, accounting, actuarial science or related fields

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability and desire to learn basic and advanced professional journalistic skills

• Knowledge of new media, website maintenance and basic video production

• Ability to work independently and identify news-worthy stories

• Experience utilizing open-records law

• Commitment to our nation’s founding principal of informing the people

• Solid understanding of basic economic principles and how markets work

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a cover letter detailing salary requirements and his/her philosophical interest in the mission of Franklin to info@franklincenterhq.org.

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Election Year Reporter

The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity in partnership with one of America’s news leaders in original political news content and commentary, National Review Online, seeks to hire special 2010 election reporters in:

* Florida
* Ohio
* Colorado
* Nevada
* Pennsylvania

The reporters may be based anywhere in the states listed above and the role will require extensive state travel. These reporters will provide unique and original news content for the public on national, statewide and local races and campaigns.

These positions run from June 15th (or after) to November 15th.

Responsibilities for this role include:

* Managing research and analysis on a multitude of election related topics including campaign finance and spending by candidates and 3rd party groups
* Covering all aspects of elections within the assigned state utilizing all media platforms sessions
* Conception and execution of compelling, sophisticated stories and video interviews that reach a broad online audience
* Producing a lively mix of news and analysis that consumers find both relevant and interesting
* Utilizing new media tools (including Facebook, Twitter, other new media outlets) to maximize public awareness
* Taking and editing digital photographs, videos and audio recordings; previous experience with video production a plus
* Meeting the highest standards of journalistic competence and professionalism
* Partnering with other reporters and journalists from state based news organizations, public-policy institutions & watchdog groups to share leads and information

Candidates must have the following attributes:

* Solid background in journalism, investigation, and research
* Established record of getting published or broadcast
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of new media, website maintenance, and basic video production
* Ability to work independently and identify news-worthy stories
* Experience utilizing open-records law
* Solid understanding of basic economic principles and how markets work
* A bachelor’s degree

The Franklin Center is always looking for good candidates to join our team. To submit your resume please email Info@FranklinCenterHQ.org.