Date Posted April 16, 2026
Industry Magazines / Publishing, Digital Media
Specialty Local News
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Status Full-time
Salary $35,000 to $40,000

Description:

Mid-Atlantic Media, a growing media company and publisher of many niche publications including Washington Jewish Week, Philadelphia Jewish Exponent and Baltimore Jewish Times, is seeking a staff writer. We’re looking for an energetic, experienced, assertive, accurate and organized "content generator" who is naturally curious and a quick learner to complete digital and print assignments. The office is in Columbia, Maryland and is not a remote job. Occasional evening and weekend assignments. 

Responsibilities include:· Pitching and writing 8-to-10 news, profile and feature stories each week for both print and digital vehicles

  1. · Working your reporting beats to develop sources and story ideas, and to deepen your knowledge of the Jewish community
  2. · Conducting interviews in person, Zoom and over the phone
  3. · Taking photos and video at every opportunity
  4. · Posting on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) daily
  5. · Performing other editorial and administrative tasks (e.g. uploading stories to website, compiling community calendar and obituary listings, proofing pages before publication)

Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Knowledge of Jewish community, Judaism and Israel is helpful; knowledge of politics is a plus; ability to work within a team framework is a requirement. 

Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 clips to csix@midatlanticmedia.com

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com.