The Baltimore Banner 2024 Creatives in Residence Program!

About the Opportunity:  

The Baltimore Banner is proud to announce the next iteration of our ‘Creatives in Residence’  program. Started in the summer of 2022, the mission of the program is to amplify the work of  artists and writers from the Baltimore region. Read past work from the Creatives here. 

This mission will continue with a new class of Creatives that will include poets, essayists, visual  designers, content creators, journalists, musicians and artists. Their work will be featured on our  online platforms. Each Creative will have a unique perspective and experience to inform their  reporting and storytelling about living, learning, working and creating in the Baltimore region. 

Applications for the 2024 class of Creatives are now open. 

This is a paid residency with a duration of 12 months starting from its commencement.. This is a Freelance opportunity. 

.Requirements:

  • Produce six pieces throughout the residency, averaging once every two months
  • Pitch ideas and work with editors
  • Be able to attend occasional virtual meetings and respond promptly to communication  
  • Must be at least 18-years-old and a resident of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County or Anne Arundel County 
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Note: Please include writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency and experience. 

About Our Organization: 

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing high-quality local journalism to the  Baltimore metro area. We hope to reimagine the future of local news by building a vibrant, strong,  trustworthy, and sustainable news organization. With a multi-platform news operation, we cover a wide  range of topics, including local government, culture, and the arts. Our goal is to tell stories that reflect the  community, foster connections among neighbors, hold government institutions accountable, and provide  a comprehensive understanding of the world. Everything we do is rooted in truth, and we believe that our  work can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and united Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the  state of Maryland.

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact Tanisha Briston, People Operations Specialist at 443-762-2584 to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding the selection process, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities.
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