Jackson Reporter

@ Deep South Today

About the Team

Mississippi Today, a growing nonprofit newsroom based in Jackson, is seeking a driven, critical thinker to join their vibrant team of journalists. Led by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Anna Wolfe, they produce nuanced stories on municipal elections, apartment complex water shutoffs, small-town politics, government loopholes, economic development, crime, and city budgeting.

Our Newsroom

The culture encourages reporters to follow their instincts and pursue passionate leads with support from nationally recognized leaders. The unionized newsroom offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and generous PTO.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Enterprise reporting on systemic government and policy issues.
• Political reporting on community-impact topics and public service challenges.
• Cultural reporting to highlight local success stories.
• Develop sources, conduct in-depth interviews, and file accurate copy on deadline.
• Collaborate with the Audience Team and data/visual journalists.

What You’ll Get

• Work with award-winning journalists at Mississippi Today.
• 29 days paid time off.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental family leave with return-to-work flexibility.
• Simple IRA with 3% company matching and group-term life insurance.
• Support for professional development and industry conferences.

How to Apply

We are committed to building an inclusive newsroom. Members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Key skills/competency

• Investigative
• Political
• Cultural
• Enterprise
• Newsroom
• Collaboration
• Source Development
• Data Analysis
• Digital Journalism
• Community Engagement