Emerging News Reporter (Night) Job at The Baltimore Sun in Baltimore

Night Reporter

The Baltimore Sun seeks an industrious and persistent reporter to cover news at night. This journalist will cover a wide variety of topics from traditional breaking news including crime, fires and accidents to enterprise pieces, giving readers the information they want and need about the Baltimore region, and stories they can't get elsewhere.

Essential functions include:

• Report breaking news as it happens quickly, fairly and accurately
• Pitch and develop enterprise stories
• Cultivate trust among a network of diverse sources
• Collaborate with visuals, data, and audience teams to enhance stories and maximize impact. Participate in production videos and live streaming with the visuals department, as appropriate.
• Share news, engage with and grow a network of followers on social media
• Identify and dig into complex issues that impact the public by cultivating sources, reviewing public records, and pursuing leads
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors
• Measure audience engagement and work with the audience team to grow readership.
• This role requires evening, night and 1-weekend shift.

Education and experience requirements include:

• 3+ years of reporting experience at a daily news organization
• Advanced writing skills and the ability to tell a story
• Excellent news judgment and understanding of journalistic ethics
• Exhibit outstanding communication skills, demonstrate initiative and exercise good news judgment.
• Capable of managing daily, short-term and long-term assignments simultaneously.
• Holds a valid driver's license and possesses reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior experience covering public safety
• Proven ability to build an audience via social media
• Familiarity with and interest in the Baltimore area
• Proficient in digital photography and video creation, with relevant experience.

Hours: Generally 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Salary Range: $50,000 $65,000. Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.