Reporter
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Date Posted | March 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Local News |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Reporter
Baton Rouge
The Advocate is looking for a politics and government affairs reporter for
its Baton Rouge newsroom. High on the coverage priority list is St. George, a
brand-new city of 86,000, along with the host of agencies that serve Baton
Rouge, St. George and the three other towns in East Baton Rouge Parish. We’re
searching for someone who can smartly report on developments while digging up
bigger enterprise stories in a competitive news market.
Job
Responsibilities:
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Develop story ideas based on beat reporting or as assigned
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Create relationships with people in 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
•
Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for
ongoing or developing stories
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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