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The Baltimore Banner • Baltimore, MD

238d • $60,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom founded to bring high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area. We are creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization, seeking to re-imagine the future of local news. Using a multi-platform news operation, covering a broad range of topics from local government to culture and the arts. We tell stories that reflect the community, connecting neighbors, holding government institutions accountable, and making sense of the world. All this work is grounded in truth. We believe we can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and whole Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland. The Baltimore Banner is always seeking talented, dynamic journalists who are passionate about telling the stories that shape our region. Whether you're an experienced reporter, an emerging journalist, or somewhere in between, we want to hear from you. We are building a newsroom dedicated to serving the Baltimore metropolitan area with rigorous, independent, and impactful local journalism. Our reporters cover a region full of diversity, challenges, and compelling stories. Your ability to uncover what’s happening, explain why it matters, and show its impact will be key to expanding The Banner’s reach and deepening our connection to the community.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 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
• Reliable transportation to cover the reporting area
• A commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Responsibilities

• Strong reporting, writing, and storytelling skills
• A passion for local journalism and a commitment to serving diverse audiences
• Curiosity, initiative, and an ability to generate original ideas
• Experience developing sources as well as producing enterprise stories
• An understanding of digital platforms and how to engage audiences online and on social media

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees