Thebaltimorebanner

Thebaltimorebanner

Education Reporter, Prince George’s County

Prince George's County, MD

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$95kDetected 22 days ago
SEOCollaborationTime ManagementPublic SpeakingWriting

About the role

  • The Banner is looking for an ambitious journalist to cover K-12 education in Prince George's County, Maryland.
  • In this role, you'll focus primarily on Prince George's County Public Schools while jumping in on breaking news and other assignments as needed.
  • If you're energized by data-driven reporting and stories that make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with The Banner's audience and data teams to engage the audience and distribute your stories across all platforms.
  • Familiarity with audience metrics, social media and SEO to drive audience growth and digital subscriptions

Requirements

  • Strong writing skills and the ability to present complex topics in a conversational manner
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others
  • Familiarity with public records requests and project planning

Nice to have

  • Spanish fluency and familiarity with Prince George's County or Maryland are a plus

Skills

  • Excellent news judgment and fact-checking skills
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Include a variety of story samples that best illustrate the breadth of your reporting and writing skills.

Compensation

  • 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
  • Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
  • 11 Paid National Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • $80,000 - $95,000 Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
  • We periodically review all teammates pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

Equal opportunity

  • 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 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.

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