Express Reporter

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.

• →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

• →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

• Clips of your work: Please submit clips of your work relative to this role. 
• Schedule: This position follows a Tuesday through Saturday (9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) news coverage schedule and may require evening work. Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on news demands.
• Location: This role is based in Baltimore, MD, with hybrid work options available.

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• Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
• Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
• Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
• Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.