City News Reporter

The Providence Eye (pvdeye.org), a digital news organization based in Providence, RI, seeks a full-time multimedia reporter to join our newsroom. This position will be our first time hiring a full-time reporter to join our newsroom, which has been largely volunteer based in our two-year lifespan.

Founded in 2023, The Providence Eye aims to close the gap in local reporting left by corporate media consolidation and modern shifts in news consumption. We aim to provide quality community journalism that speaks to issues in each of Providence’s diverse neighborhoods, from Wanskuck to Wayland to Washington Park. 

We believe that Providence is a unique city with a rich history, present, and future. We aim to be a reliable source of both practical civic information for residents, as well as a source for in-depth reporting about the issues that affect Providentians most urgently, equipping them with the knowledge and context they need to be engaged citizens.

Please be advised that this position requires that the candidate live in Rhode Island and reside within a commutable distance to Providence, RI. 

What you’ll do…

• Report long- and short-form pieces on topics that are timely, impactful, and/or undercovered in Providence
  • At least one feature article per week and shorter articles, as assigned
• Report on local solutions to long-standing issues that affect Providence residents,like housing, education, transportation, environment, etc.
• Help grow the coverage of an emerging newsroom, by building on the strengths of existing Eye reportage – schools, arts – while also creating new areas of distinction.
• Build trust and cultivate sources within the Providence community — both civilians and representatives of various institutions (i.e. City officials, nonprofit representatives, teachers, other news partners, etc)
• Generate and pitch article ideas
• Take photos to accompany articles
• Shoot video content that helps to accompany and amplify reporting across social media
• Collaborate with team to create social media content promoting The PVD Eye’s original reporting

What we offer…

• Unique opportunity to help build an independent local news outlet.
• Remote work — when necessary, you will need to travel on-site for reporting assignments
• $50,000 salary
• We put 3% salary toward a SIMPLE IRA that vests immediately without a match requirement from you.
• Generous stipend for health insurance.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 10 days of paid vacation per year.

You’re a good fit if you have…

• A strong interest in research and writing, with an emphasis on communicating in a meaningful way with a wide audience
• A commitment to journalistic ethics, as outlined here by the Society of Professional Journalists.
• An eagerness to report on stories as they are happening, balanced by a steadfast commitment to accuracy in that reporting.
• A love of Providence and those who live here.
• Lived experience in the city and/or a willingness to immerse yourself in the city’s communities, events, and culture.
• A sensitivity to the challenges and opportunities of reporting on a city with vast demographic diversity — and a commitment to uplifting  the stories of those who have been historically omitted from mainstream news coverage.
• An ability to collaborate and work closely within our small but mighty team.
• A knowledge of social media and modern ways of sharing information.
• Home location in or around Providence, with the ability to reliably attend local happenings in the city with reasonable accommodations.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.

How to apply

Email [email protected] and include a cover letter, your resume, and links to 5-7 of your best clips. Also include two ideas for articles you think The Eye should publish this year. 

Please apply by January 15, 2026.

 

The Providence Eye is committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in our hiring.