The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom founded to bring high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area. We are creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization, seeking to re-imagine the future of local news. Using a multi-platform news operation, covering a broad range of topics from local government to culture and the arts. We tell stories that reflect the community, connecting neighbors, holding government institutions accountable, and making sense of the world. All this work is grounded in truth. We believe we can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and whole Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland.
The Baltimore Banner is seeking a skilled and dedicated reporter to cover business issues in the Baltimore area.
As the business reporter, you will be responsible for breaking news stories while consistently delivering impactful enterprise and accountability pieces. Your coverage will focus on major companies and industries in Maryland, including Under Armour, CFG Bank, the McCormick spice company and the Johns Hopkins Health System. You also will be writing frequently about economic development in the Baltimore region and the economy, with an eye toward localizing national trends.
Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will often work with data reporters to produce richly reported data-driven journalism, as well as with regional and government reporters, among others at The Banner. You will occasionally work with The Banner’s news partners and must be comfortable making appearances on television and radio.
Note: Please include writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency and experience.
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 are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected] to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. 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.
