Job Description

Reporter, Emerging News

Summary:

The Baltimore Sun seeks an industrious and persistent reporter to cover breaking news. This journalist will cover a wide variety of topics \xe2\x80\x94 from traditional breaking news, such as crime, fires and accidents, to timely reports driven by our awareness of what readers want and need to know. This reporter also will develop their own enterprise pieces, telling stories about the Baltimore region you can\xe2\x80\x99t find anywhere else.

What you will do:

Report breaking news as it happens \xe2\x80\x93 quickly, fairly and accurately

Pitch and develop enterprise stories

Cultivate trust among a network of diverse sources

Share news, engage with and grow a network of followers on social media

Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors

Work with The Sun\xe2\x80\x99s newsroom team to tell stories in a variety of media \xe2\x80\x94 such as photo galleries, videos, audio, data visualizations and other interactive tools

This job sometimes requires work early in the morning, late in the evening and on the weekends

What you will bring:

One to three years of reporting experience at a daily news organization

Advanced writing skills and the ability to tell a story

Excellent news judgment

An understanding of journalistic ethics

Proven ability to build an audience via social media

Familiarity with and interest in the Baltimore area

Working knowledge of photo and video

Ability to work remotely

Has reliable transportation

Who we are:

The Baltimore Sun is the largest general-circulation daily newspaper based in the state of Maryland and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries. Founded in 1837, it is currently owned by Tribune Publishing. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun\'s works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. In print and online, The Baltimore Sun reaches nearly 900,000 readers each week in the Baltimore area, making us the region\xe2\x80\x99s most widely read source of news and information. As we continue building our exciting digital future, it\xe2\x80\x99s our mission to serve our community by delivering the truth every day, engaging our readers and driving results for our advertisers. The Baltimore Sun is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team.

To apply :

Email Jay Judge, director of content for audience strategies, , with a cover letter, resume, three references and links to five accessible clips that demonstrate a combination of breaking news, enterprise and audience engagement skills, as well as any other links that demonstrate how you\xe2\x80\x99d fit in this role. No phone calls, please.

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