WUSF is recruiting two curious and passionate journalists to launch a project to explore and explain how state government operates and directly affects the lives of Floridians.

You will join a news team recognized with state, regional and national honors for its creative, ambitious and collaborative journalism. It’s not just about radio. This project will serve public media stations and other media partners across the state and will utilize audio, video, digital and social media platforms.

Applications are now open for a community engagement reporter based in Tampa and a state government accountability reporter based in Tallahassee. The window closes on November 26.

All applications must be submitted via the USF Careers Portal – and by entering the employment code in the summaries below:

State Government Accountability Reporter: Job Code 38208

The Responsible Reporter will produce journalism on the issues Floridians face every day and on larger issues such as health, education, the economy and accountability of state officials.

This independent journalist can present strong, enterprising stories rooted in accountability, research and documentation. Their multimedia journalism provides clarity, nuance and context that helps Floridians better understand the issues affecting their lives.

Reports will also answer questions from rural, suburban and urban communities, using the reporter’s access and expertise on state government.

This reporter will work in Tallahassee and be responsible for developing story ideas with a Tampa-based editor, conducting interviews, producing comprehensive reporting and collaborating consistently with Florida news organizations.

Journalists in this role must have sound news judgment and a strong ethical foundation, and must maintain high editorial standards. Experience in radio, digital and public media is a plus. More details here.

Community Engagement Reporter: job code 32807

WUSF is looking for a curious and creative journalist who engages with people who have questions about how state government works. The Engagement Journalist will create digital and social stories and broadcast stories from these conversations. This project provides a place where rural, suburban and urban communities can ask questions, provide timely advice and take part in a statewide conversation. This reporter will produce journalism on issues that individuals face every day and on broader issues such as health, education, the economy and the accountability of state officials.

This reporter who works in Tampa should enjoy talking to strangers and ordinary citizens as much as interviewing an expert. This is not an office job. Interacting with people in the community and hearing what they have to say is essential. The ideal candidate can present a strong story idea, react and respond quickly. This visual storyteller will produce video reels and stories that break down government decisions in a way that directly connects with Floridians.

Journalists in this role must have sound news judgment, a strong ethical foundation and must maintain high editorial standards. Video editing skills are required. More details here.