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Criminal Justice ReporterCapital City Press • Baton Rouge, LA, US
Criminal Justice Reporter

Criminal Justice Reporter

Capital City Press • Baton Rouge, LA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Criminal Justice Reporter

The Advocate is looking for a reporter to cover crime and criminal justice in the Baton Rouge area for Louisiana’s largest news organization. We’re searching for someone interested in breaking compelling stories in a competitive news market, balancing on-the-ground reporting on crimes with enterprise stories about policing, crime’s effects on individuals and the larger community, and the workings of the criminal justice system.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop story ideas based on beat reporting or as assigned
  • Create relationships with people in the community to develop 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
  • 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

Job Skills & Qualifications Required :

  • A focus on producing accurate and factual stories
  • Knowledge of social media, with a desire to break news and find the most unique story angles on the beat
  • 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.

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