Rapid-Response Digital News Producer

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore Sun is seeking a Digital News Producer to monitor a network of content partners, sources and government releases to identify impactful stories for its digital platforms and expanded e-edition. The role requires fast, accurate decision-making, strong writing and headline skills, and the ability to combine partner material with original reporting.

Candidates should demonstrate curiosity across politics, government, crime, business and culture, and be comfortable using AI tools while

Qualifications

• Strong and independent news judgment.
• Exceptional curiosity across broad topics including politics, government, crime, business and public affairs.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately across multiple stories.
• Competitive instinct to surface important stories early.
• Strong writing, editing and headline-writing skills.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research and production tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor partner content and identify material for publication or development.
• Scan local, regional and national sources for stories relevant to Sun readers.
• Select and prioritize stories for expanded daily e-edition and digital report.
• Write and produce accurate, engaging stories from various sources.
• Use AI and digital tools to accelerate research while verifying facts.
• Identify Maryland angles and local consequences of national stories.
• Rewrite and package partner material within editorial standards.
• Write strong headlines and summaries for digital display.
• Flag when additional original reporting is needed and coordinate with editors.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attribution, and transparency.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Headline-writing

News judgment

AI-assisted research

Speed in reporting

Job description

The Baltimore Sun is seeking a Digital News Producer to monitor a network of content partners, sources and government releases to identify impactful stories for its digital platforms and expanded e-edition. The role requires fast, accurate decision-making, strong writing and headline skills, and the ability to combine partner material with original reporting.

Candidates should demonstrate curiosity across politics, government, crime, business and culture, and be comfortable using AI tools while