Night Police Reporter Job at Capital City Press in Baton Rouge

The Advocate is looking for a criminal justice reporter for its Baton Rouge newsroom. The beat includes crime, policing and the criminal justice system in general. We’re searching for someone who can juggle breaking crime in a competitive news market while mining that experience for enterprise stories with local, regional or statewide appeal.

• 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

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

• A focus on producing accurate and factual stories

• Experience as a newspaper reporter or newspaper intern

• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment

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.