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The Baltimore Sun · 22 hours ago

Investigative Editor

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

The Baltimore Sun is seeking an Editor to lead their digital-forward accountability team. This role involves guiding journalists to produce impactful accountability journalism while overseeing audience strategy and collaborating with various teams to maximize storytelling impact.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of investigative journalists, setting editorial priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy, credibility, and impact

Identify opportunities for investigative projects and guide reporters in developing ideas into comprehensive investigative stories

Set investigative priorities by identifying gaps in coverage and guiding reporters toward stories that serve the public interest

Champion innovative storytelling by encouraging the team to leverage digital tools and multimedia formats to enhance reporting and engage audiences

Oversee audience strategy by analyzing engagement metrics, providing direction to grow readership, and aligning reporting with audience insights

Lead cross-functional collaboration with visuals, data, and audience teams to maximize impact, including guiding video production and live-streaming initiatives when appropriate