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Join a Pulitzer Award Winning Newsroom! Be at the forefront of building something new. About the role:    The Banner is looking for an ambitious journalist to cover K-12 education in Prince George’s County, Maryland.   In this role, you’ll focus primarily on Prince George’s County Public Schools while jumping in on breaking news and other assignments as needed. You’ll produce bold, accountability-focused journalism that helps readers understand the district’s challenges and successes and supports more equitable, accessible schools for Prince George’s students, families and residents.   We’re seeking a reporter who can build trust with communities, move beyond routine school board coverage and find compelling stories that help parents and residents make informed decisions.   You’ll develop a strong source network across the education community, including teachers, parents, administrators, school board members, lawmakers and experts, while collaborating with The Banner’s Education Hub, data team and visuals staff.   If you’re energized by data-driven reporting and stories that make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.   What You’ll Do:   Produce a steady stream of compelling enterprise stories that highlight Prince George’s County schools’ most interesting issues and trends and hold public officials accountable   Break news stories on the education beat   Tell stories in creative and nontraditional formats, making use of visuals, social media and data   Collaborate with The Banner's audience and data teams to engage the audience and distribute your stories across all platforms.     Work in coordination with other Banner editors, reporters and staff to cover education and related topics   What You’ll Bring:   5+ years of professional journalism experience in a daily newsroom   Strong writing skills and the ability to present complex topics in a conversational manner   Excellent news judgment and fact-checking skills   Comfort with working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy   Comfort with reading budgets and presentations   Passion for news and journalism that resonates with readers, particularly parents    Strong teamwork and collaboration skills       Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others Willingness to work evenings and weekends as news demands       Excellent planning, organizational and time management abilities       Familiarity with audience metrics, social media and SEO to drive audience growth and digital subscriptions       Familiarity with public records requests and project planning   Commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics   Spanish fluency and familiarity with Prince George’s County or Maryland are a plus Looking for a way to stand out?  Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your vision for covering K-12 education in Prince George’s County that will best serve readers. Include a variety of story samples that best illustrate the breadth of your reporting and writing skills.    Additional Information:     Clips of your work:  Please submit work samples relevant to this role.       Schedule:  This position requires travel and working nights and weekends.    Location:  This role is based in   Prince George's County, Maryland     Salary Range : $65,000 -