Regional Reporters
The Baltimore Banner is hiring reporters to cover the most interesting news of the day in the surrounding counties.
These reporters will be generalists covering institutions of high interest to readers — including the school system and county government — as well as real people from all walks of life. These reporters will cultivate a diverse network of sources , representing parents, retirees, immigrants, business owners and community advocates, among others, to inform their coverage. The ideal candidate is versatile, equally adept at writing breaking news and enterprise stories in a conversational tone that engages readers. We want to do more than tell readers what is happening in the news; we want to tell them what it means and how it affects them.
Our regional coverage is consistently among our most read, and these reporters’ work will be integral to expanding The Banner’s audience into the suburbs.
Responsibilities:
Write the news of the day quickly, with accuracy, context and sweep
Have a keen eye for interesting stories
Cultivate a diverse source network to inform story selection
Use and understand newsroom analytics to hone and identify coverage that serves readers
Collaborate with reporters across the newsroom
Work across social media platforms to connect readers with our content
Generate new ideas for audience growth
Represent The Banner in the community as needed – in person or on television or radio appearances
Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in journalism
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong writing skills and ability to quickly make complex topics understandable
A strong instinct for news
Digital savvy and a familiarity with audience analytics
Ability to juggle breaking news with strong enterprise stories
Enthusiasm for news and content that will resonate with readers
Teamwork and willingness to collaborate with others
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Willingness to work some nights and weekends as news dictates
A commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics