News Reporter

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Global News (NGN) on the Boston campus is seeking a News Reporter with strong data, AI, and science reporting skills to deliver deeply reported stories for a national audience. The role demands fast, accurate coverage of breaking news and enterprise features that translate complex research for broad readers.

The ideal candidate has several years with daily outlets, sharp writing and interviewing abilities, and a facility with data-driven storytelling and public document

Qualifications

• 5–7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization.
• Ability to handle data, AI and science news with speed and accuracy.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience using data.
• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.
• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Skills

Data journalism

AI reporting

Science reporting

Source development

Breaking news

Writing

Tools

Digital publishing tools

SEO knowledge

Job description

About the OpportunitySummaryNortheastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University’s award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeastern’s Boston campus.The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who is especially skilled at data, AI and science reporting – and can write engaging and deeply reported articles. The News Reporter should be ready to quickly jump on breaking news, providing commentary and analysis by faculty experts on timely topics that captivate national and global conversations.NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeastern's academic and research enterprise, including but not limited to stories about discoveries, innovations across multiple fields, experiential learning, human interest stories, and campus life inside labs, classrooms, and beyond.We expect curiosity, accountability, creativity, and a commitment to accuracy and speed.This role is perfect for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great news judgment, and understands how to reach readers across digital platforms, particularly through data reporting and stories that highlight the increasing dominance of AI and its influence in transforming the workplace, health care and academia, among other sectors.The News Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations. The experience should include analyzing complicated academic studies and data and translating them into deeply reported articles that are easily understandable to a wide audience, understanding scientific methodology, adherence to factchecking, and the ability to file daily stories under tight deadlines.NGN is part of Northeastern’s Communications team in External Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the News Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations, social media and multimedia teams within Communications. It is a highly data-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccable standards.The position is based on the Boston campus and is fully on site, five days a week. Remote or hybrid work are not an option. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.Minimum Qualifications5 - 7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).Demonstrated ability to handle data, AI and science news coverage with speed and accuracy.Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.Excellent news judgment.Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories.Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.Good to have:Experience with multimedia or video reportingData journalism or basic visual storytelling skillsKnowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategiesKey ResponsibilitiesReport, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience using dataWork closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy.Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups.Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers.Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.Position TypeMarketing and CommunicationsAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type:110SExpected Hiring Range:$76,335.00 - $107,823.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.