Political Reporter

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Job Category: Newspapers
Job ID: 71041
Employment Type: Full time
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Posted: 06.20.2024

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Job Description:

Job Title: Political Reporter
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
 
The Advocate, Louisiana’s biggest news organization, is looking for an experienced reporter to cover local politics and government for its Baton Rouge newsroom. We’re seeking someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market. It’s a perfect job for a journalist who enjoys explaining what makes a city work – and sometimes not work – by digging into issues ranging from crime and traffic to flood control and blight.
 
•    Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing
•    Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines
•    Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories
•    Arrange and conduct interviews
•    Create relationships with members of 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
 
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.  
Salary:  Commensurate with experience
Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.

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