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Patch.com · 3 weeks ago

Local Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $58K/yr

Patch.com is a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. They are seeking a passionate, self-driven reporter to cover news in the Baltimore area, focusing on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events.

LocalNews

Responsibilities

Develop content for five local news websites, ensuring coverage of important events, stories, and issues within your communities

Report and write daily stories on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events

Identify and cultivate sources within your communities to gather news and information effectively

Determine the most relevant and engaging stories for your audience

Plan and prioritize story mix, balancing breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting

Consistently monitor for breaking news and report on urgent events as they happen

Collaborate with fellow Patch editors in a fast-moving, remote newsroom environment

Promote content through social media platforms

Qualification

Breaking news coverageSocial media proficiencySEO principlesIndependenceCuriosity about local newsStorytelling passionTeam collaboration

Required

Experience covering breaking news

Strong writing and reporting skills

Able to work independently

Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement

An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling

Able to collaborate effectively within a team

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Ancillary benefits

401(k)

Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO)

10 paid holidays a year

Paid parental leave

Annual growth and development reviews

Training and mentorship

Company

Patch.com

Welcome to the official Patch LinkedIn page! Patch is a network of hyperlocal websites covering community news in 1,200+ towns across America.

Founded in 2008

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.patch.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2009-06-11Acquired

Leadership Team

Jenny Knizner

Vice President of Marketing

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