Express Reporter

The Baltimore Banner•Baltimore, MD

23d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Baltimore Banner is hiring an express reporter to cover breaking and trending news around the Baltimore region. Our express reporters are some of the most-read journalists at The Banner, who will write about the most interesting news of the day quickly and in a conversational tone that engages readers. These reporters should be able to comb social media and the Internet to spot stories to write daily. They are versatile and able to cover a wide range of topics that incorporate different story formats for a digital audience, from explainers to quick-turn narratives and live stories. The ideal candidates will be quick studies who can write with context and sweep. We want to do more than tell readers what is happening in the news; but also tell them what it means. The express reporter should thrive in breaking situations, confirming and publishing stories quickly and then updating throughout the day. They should be eager to head out to the scene or take feeds from other reporters and push a story continuously forward.

Requirements

A minimum 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 with strong enterprise stories
Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Enthusiasm for news and content that will resonate with readers

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

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits
11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing