Housing Reporter

The Baltimore Banner is seeking a skilled and dedicated reporter to cover housing issues in the Baltimore area.

As the housing reporter, you will be responsible for breaking news stories while consistently delivering impactful enterprise and accountability pieces. Your coverage will encompass various topics such as evictions, affordable housing shortage, substandard conditions, vacant properties, tenant experiences, and the state of public housing. You will establish and nurture sources, breaking news in both the city of Baltimore and the suburbs, while also tracking national trends and finding opportunities to localize them.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, as you will work closely with The Banner's news partners and be comfortable making appearances on radio and TV. We value data-driven journalism, and you will collaborate with data journalists to produce stories that have a significant impact. Housing is an issue of critical importance in the Baltimore area, and The Banner aims to lead the discussion by elucidating the consequences of government decisions, exposing problems, unveiling questionable practices, and presenting potential solutions.