Crime Reporter

Job Title: Crime Reporter

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

About Us:

Capital City Press is a leading news organization dedicated to delivering high-quality journalism to the people of Baton Rouge. We are seeking an experienced crime reporter to join our team and cover the latest developments in the field.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated crime reporter who can develop story ideas, conduct research, and write compelling articles that capture the attention of our readers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the criminal justice system and be able to work effectively with law enforcement agencies and other sources to gather information.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), paternity leave, PTO, and 401(k) retirement savings company match

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Company Benefits:

Capital City Press 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.