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.
Responsibilities:

Break news stories related to the housing beat
Produce compelling enterprise stories that highlight issues, trends, and hold public officials accountable
Collaborate with The Banner's engagement and data teams to engage the audience and distribute content across all platforms
Work in coordination with other Baltimore Banner editors, reporters, and staff to cover housing intersecting with other topics

Requirements:

Minimum of five years of experience in journalism
Strong writing skills and the ability to present complex topics in an understandable manner
Excellent news judgment and fact-checking skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Passion for news and content that resonates with readers
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as dictated by news demands
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities
Familiarity with metrics, social media, and SEO to drive audience growth and digital subscriptions
Commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Note: Please include writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency and experience in covering housing issues.