What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at The Baltimore Sun?
The Baltimore Sun is looking for aggressive, curious reporters who want to break news, expose wrongdoing, and hold powerful institutions accountable.
We’re seeking journalists who move quickly, develop strong sourcing, and produce exclusive reporting that reveals how decisions in government, business, and public institutions affect people across Maryland. This role requires urgency, sharp news judgment, and the persistence to push beyond official statements and uncover what others miss.
Reporters at The Sun are expected to deliver fast, accurate daily coverage while also pursuing enterprise stories and watchdog reporting that produces real impact and grows audience.
Essential Functions
- Break news quickly and report with accuracy, fairness, and independence.
- Develop deep sourcing and consistently produce exclusive reporting.
- Hold government, public institutions, and powerful interests accountable.
- Identify misconduct, policy failures, and emerging issues that demand scrutiny.
- Produce compelling digital journalism using text, visuals, and data.
- Work collaboratively with editors, visual journalists, and data reporters to deepen reporting.
- Generate strong enterprise ideas and pursue stories beyond official events and press releases.
- Use audience insights to strengthen reach and reader engagement.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of professional reporting experince, preferably in daily journalism.
- A track record of breaking news, producing exclusives, or delivering accountability journalism.
- Strong news judgment and the ability to move quickly under deadline pressure.
- Demonstrated sourcing skills and investigative instincts.
- Comfort working across digital platforms and collaborating with broadcast partners.
- Excellent writing, reporting discipline, and commitment to accuracy.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000
Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
We Want to See Your Reporting in Action!
Share up to five examples that showcase your reporting skills. This can include video or social content or other reporting that demonstrates your impact. Materials can be sent to careers@baltsun.com
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000