Breaking News Reporter

Oregonian Media Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation assistance possible

Job summary

Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard seek a breaking news reporter to join our close-knit, collaborative newsroom in Syracuse, NY. You will cover a wide range of high-interest topics, including crime and public safety, working with a team to develop sources and deliver compelling, reader-focused reporting.

Please include writing samples or links to published stories. This is not a remote position, and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field required.
• Minimum of one year in journalism with proven reporting and writing ability.
• Ability to work quickly yet accurately with good news judgment.
• Ability to develop sources.
• Strong use of social media for research and reader engagement.
• Digital storytelling skills and openness to new approaches.
• Relentless curiosity with a sense of humor.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to work in the Syracuse newsroom; not remote.

Responsibilities

• Report on crime, public safety, and accountability.
• Collaborate with the breaking news team to build stories.
• Write with grace, gather high-impact information, and advocate for readers.
• Meet with sources and cover events as needed.

Skills

Journalism

Reporting

Writing

Source development

Social media

Digital storytelling

News judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

Come join the close-knit and collaborative breaking news team at Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. The team is comprised of energetic and passionate storytellers with a broad range of interests and strengths .As abreaking newsreporter, you’ll work with this staff to build the skills you need for a career in journalism. You will report on a wide range of high-interest topics -- including crime , public safety and accountability -- for a team at the heart of our newsroom. We’ll help you write with grace, gather high-impact information and advocate for readers.

Please include a cover letter, writing samples or links to published stories.

This position pays between $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Qualified candidates should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field required
• A minimum of one year in journalism with a proven ability in reporting and writing required.
• The ability to work quickly, but with accuracy and good news judgment
• Ability to develop sources
• Good understanding of using social media for research and to engage readers
• Digital storytelling skills and open mind to trying new approaches
• Relentless curiosity and a good sense of humor
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to work in the newsroom in Syracuse (this is not a remote position)

This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.

Open to possible relocation assistance.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Advance Media New York is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Media New York is a digitally focused news and information company serving Upstate New York. Advance Media New York publishes and operates an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive in-depth content from Central New York's largest news organization. Advance Media New York's flagship brands are syracuse.com, the leading website in Central New York; The Post-Standard newspaper, which has served the Syracuse community since 1829; and NYup.com, the premier site for and about Upstate New York.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.

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