Mediagazer: The Texas Tribune plans to hire reporters outside of big Texas cities, including its first Report for America position, to broaden perspectives on state policy (Sarah Scire/Nieman Lab)

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Accounting Specialist Editor, Remote US — Reuters

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Asia Credit Reporter, Seoul — Bloomberg

Senior Editor, DC — National Geographic

Sr. Social Media Specialist, NC — espnW

Associate Editor - Aviation, TN — Firecrown

Assistant Editor - Digital, NC — SBJ

Video Producer - YouTube, NY — Morning Brew

Senior Managing Ed. - Daily Desk — The Athletic

Content Managing Editor — Freedom Forum

Editor, MA — Nieman Reports

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Senior Data Editor, DC — U.S. News

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News Editor - UK, Remote — The Verge

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Los Angeles Issues Reporter, CA — CalMatters

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