Education Reporter, Prince George’s

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 the county schools while covering breaking news and other assignments as needed. You’ll produce accountability‑focused journalism that helps readers understand the district’s challenges and successes and support equitable, accessible schools for students, families and residents.

• Produce a steady stream of compelling enterprise stories that highlight the most interesting issues and trends and hold public officials accountable.
• Break news stories on the education beat.
• Tell stories in creative and nontraditional formats, using visuals, social media and data.
• Collaborate with The Banner’s Education Hub, data team and visuals staff to engage audiences and distribute stories across all platforms.
• Work in coordination with editors, reporters and staff to cover education and related topics.

• 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 working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Comfort reading budgets and presentations.
• Passion for news 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.

Schedule:

requires travel, working nights and weekends.

Location:

Prince George’s County, Maryland.

$80,000 – $95,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by factors such as experience and internal pay equity.

• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents)
• Sick leave eligible for rollover
• Commuter benefits
• 11 paid national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Generous parental leave
• Company‑paid access to a wellness platform

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact  to request accommodation.