Express Reporter at The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Journalism, Media, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience within a newsroom or journalistic setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced 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
Good sourcing across many subject areas
Ability to juggle breaking news
Adaptable and able to cover a wide range of topics
Thrive in fast-paced, breaking situations

Responsibilities

Write the stories of the day quickly with accuracy, context, and sweep
Wade through social media, newsletters, and other sources to find the most interesting stories and tidbits of the day
Write clear, compelling, and interesting stories on deadline, but know when a story needs extra time
Collaborate with reporters across the newsroom
Pitch quick-turn enterprise ideas for when news is slow
Develop sources on various beats to turn to on deadline quickly
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
Use and understand newsroom analytics to hone and identify the coverage that serves readers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Breaking News ReportingNews WritingSocial Media MonitoringSource DevelopmentStory PitchingNews AnalyticsDigital JournalismDeadline Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Express Reporter position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Express Reporter role?

Required skills include a minimum of 2 years of experience in a newsroom or journalistic setting, strong writing skills to quickly make complex topics understandable, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a strong instinct for news, digital savvy with audience analytics, good sourcing across subject areas, and ability to juggle breaking news.

What is the company culture like at The Baltimore Banner?

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom committed to creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable organization, with a mission to connect neighbors, hold government accountable, and deliver high-quality local journalism through a multi-platform operation.

What makes a strong candidate for the Express Reporter position?

A strong candidate has at least 2 years of newsroom experience, excels in fast-paced breaking news situations, demonstrates strong writing skills for quick and engaging stories, possesses a keen news instinct, digital savvy, and broad sourcing abilities.

The Baltimore Banner

Digital news platform for Baltimore and Maryland

About The Baltimore Banner

The Baltimore Banner is an ideal workplace for those passionate about leveraging digital technology to inform and engage with communities. As a leading digital platform for local news in Baltimore and Maryland, the organization excels in comprehensive coverage across various domains, including politics, education, sports, and culture. This company fosters a vibrant culture where employees can thrive by staying at the forefront of digital news innovation and community engagement.

Baltimore, MD, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees