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The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism is hiring : Data Reporter in Baltim

The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism is hiring : Data Reporter in Baltim

MediabistroBaltimore, MD, United States
Hace 20 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

Overview

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The Baltimore Banner is a Pulitzer award-winning, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality local journalism in the Baltimore metro area, Montgomery County, and surrounding communities. We are building a vibrant, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization that reimagines the future of local news through a multi-platform operation covering local government, culture, the arts, and more. All work is grounded in truth and aims to inform and connect the community.

What You’ll Do

  • Pitch and report data-driven stories that are relentlessly interesting and hold officials and institutions to account
  • Collaborate with newsroom reporters and other data journalists to elevate coverage with data reporting and data visualizations
  • Become an expert on the databases you analyze and use that expertise for breaking and enterprise news
  • Acquire data through multiple means, including public records requests, scraping, and independent assembly
  • Check your work and a colleague’s work to ensure robust, accurate analysis
  • Spot trends and use data to write about topics that matter most to readers
  • Conduct quick data analysis for breaking news stories

What You Bring

  • A proven track record of reporting data-driven stories that reveal meaningful insights and hold officials and institutions accountable through rigorous work
  • Ability to analyze large data sets, including geospatial data, using programming languages like Python and R
  • Ability to do traditional reporting and write stories, plus create supporting data visualizations using tools such as Datawrapper and ai2html
  • Detail-oriented, inquisitive, with a commitment to learning and development
  • Collaborative, especially with non-technical partners
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Commitment to journalistic values and ethics
  • Willingness to work some nights and weekends or later hours when news breaks
  • A sense of urgency and ability to act quickly on breaking news

    • Salary

    $80,000 - $90,000. Individual pay varies based on experience, internal pay equity, and other considerations.

    Additional Information

  • Clips of your work : Please submit clips relative to this role.
  • Schedule : Hybrid work schedule; may require evening work. Some flexibility may be needed based on news demands.
  • Location : Based in Baltimore, MD.

    • Benefits

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Student loan debt repayment assistance for qualified employees
  • Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription), with coverage for dependents
  • Sick leave with rollover eligibility
  • Commuter benefits
  • 11 paid national holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous parental leave
  • Wellness platform access for mental, financial, and physical well-being

    • Application Submission

    Please include a cover letter and résumé. In your cover letter, highlight three different types of stories or data projects you have worked on, with a brief description of your role.

    Our Core Values

  • Do what's right : honesty, morality, respect, and mission guide our actions
  • Work together : collaboration, risk-taking, and transparent communication
  • Listen to be heard : stories are trustworthy and centered on readers and communities
  • Deliver impactful results : act fast, execute, and learn as one accountable team
  • Be inclusive : value diverse perspectives to fulfill our mission

    • The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com.

    Equity and Accessibility

    We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity in employment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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