Criminal Justice Reporter at Capital City Press

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Criminal Justice ReporterThe 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 storiesJob 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 equipmentThe 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 experienceBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.