Gary Youth and Education Reporter

Capital B is a national and local nonprofit news organization that serves Black communities across the country. We’re hiring a reporter to cover education and family issues in Gary, Indiana, as part of our second local newsroom, Capital B Gary. We’re looking for a reporter who shares our mission of producing excellent civic journalism, engaging communities to build trust, and fighting misinformation. 

Our youth and education reporter will explore how young people are faring in the classroom, at home, and in the community. They will closely cover the Gary Community School Corporation as it transitions to independence after a seven-year state takeover, focusing on how the new superintendent addresses the district’s challenges and serves students--with a focus on accountability and equity.

Additionally, they will chronicle how new state laws and funding affect Gary students, illustrating how legislative changes manifest in the classroom.

We also want the...