Staff Positions
Data Lead
D.C. Witness and Baltimore Witness were founded to fill data gaps and bring transparency to fragmented criminal justice systems. We track violent crime cases from incident through judicial resolution, using professionally-trained teams to observe all court hearings for every case. Our proprietary database includes information not captured by anyone else, including the courts.
Beyond our journalistic core, we marry data science, software engineering, and program area expertise to develop common sense solutions to challenges facing local criminal justice systems. Current initiatives include data collection and tracking to inform intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention and intervention efforts; and development of improved victim notification and communication systems.
We believe that transparency leads to accountability, and understanding the problem is key to developing solutions. Our reporting on the judicial process differs from traditional journalism in that we do not provide selective coverage of the most gory or headline-grabbing cases. We are nonpartisan and have no agenda or bias — just a focus on accurate, verified, and timely information.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Lead to help design, develop, and implement data solutions, working collaboratively on a range of projects with meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in:
• Data collection, management, and analysis
• Software development
• Applied social science research
This role reports to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and offers substantial opportunity for growth. Responsibilities include:
• Supervision of data interns
• Collaboration with editorial staff on data stories
• Development and maintenance of customized data tools
• Data management on projects requiring coordination with stakeholders Please email your resume to Jon Hoffman at hoffman@americanwitness.org
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Domestic Violence Court Watch Coordinator
Baltimore Witness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transparency on violent crime cases in Baltimore City, is looking for a skilled court observer/liaison with a passionate commitment to justice for survivors and systemic reforms. The DV Court Watch Coordinator will manage the monitoring of Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) and Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) hearings and victims’ experiences navigating the court system, ensuring the collection of meaningful data to inform intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention and intervention efforts.
This position is responsible for developing and managing a small team to observe court proceedings, collect information on cases, and advocate for victims. The DV Court Watch Coordinator will oversee all aspects of in-court data collection and victim advocacy on DV cases.This role must establish and maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, court personnel, judges,victims, and advocates to help Baltimore Witness accurately track the justice system’s response to victims of IPV.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working within,or in conjunction with, the Baltimore City court system on DV-related matters.
Preferred Skills:
● At least 2 or 3 years experience working on domestic violence related matters in the Baltimore City court system.
● Knowledge of Maryland District Court policies and processes
● Drive to develop relationships with court personnel
● Inquisitive nature
● Interest in domestic violence prevention and intervention
● Time management
● Attention to detail
The DV Court Watch Coordinator is a full time position. Travel to the Baltimore City Eastside District Court and other Baltimore City courts is required.
If interested, please email your CV to the Chief Operations Officer, LaTrina Antoine, at jobs@baltimorewitness.org.
Spring 2026 Internship
We currently do not have any internship opportunities available.