The Advocate is hiring: Reporter in Baton Rouge

Reporter Baton Rouge

The Advocate is looking for a reporter to cover crime and criminal justice in the Baton Rouge area for Louisiana's largest news organization. We're searching for someone interested in breaking compelling stories in a competitive news market, balancing on-the-ground reporting on crimes with enterprise stories about policing, crime's effects on individuals and the larger community, and the workings of the criminal justice system.
Job Responsibilities
Develop story ideas based on beat reporting or as assigned
Create relationships with people in the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories
Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed.
Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories.
Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact
Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content
Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors
Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories
The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.