News Reporter

The Rye Record; City of Rye (NY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Rye Record in Rye, N.Y. is seeking a dedicated full-time News Reporter to lead our local coverage of the City of Rye.

You will report on city government, the City Council, Planning Commission, local law enforcement, and school districts, building trusted sources and breaking news as it happens. Our newsroom balances in-depth community features with fast-moving digital reporting, publishing a biweekly print edition.

Qualificações

• 2–3 years of professional reporting experience preferred.
• Local community journalism or municipal beat experience strongly preferred.
• Must live in or near Westchester County, NY and have access to a car for local travel.

Responsabilidades

• Beat Reporting: cover City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Education and other boards.
• Enterprise and feature writing: cultivate sources and write enterprise stories.
• Multi-platform publishing: file timely digital reports and produce long-form pieces for print.
• Community engagement: cover events and hearings in person and stay accessible to Rye residents.

Conhecimentos

Interviewing skills

News judgement

Deadline-driven

Local government understanding

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Rye, N.Y. (Westchester County)

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2 to 3+ years of reporting experience preferred

About the Role

The Rye Record is looking for a dedicated, community-driven News Reporter to lead our local coverage of the City of Rye.

As our full-time reporter, you will serve as the eyes and ears of the community. Your reporting will span city government – including the City Council and Planning Commission – as well as local law enforcement, our school districts, and the pulse of everyday life in Rye. You will build deep roots by talking face-to-face with city officials, business owners, and residents to uncover the stories that matter most, develop trusted sources, and break news as it unfolds.

While our award-winning print edition is published biweekly, our digital presence operates at the speed of today's news cycle. You will balance deep-dive community features and enterprise stories with fast-moving, real-time digital reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Award-Winning Newsroom: The Rye Record was proud to be named 2025 Non-Daily Newspaper of the Year at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards. Come work with a winning team dedicated to high-impact, old-school local journalism.
• True Community Impact: Your byline will directly shape local civic discourse, holding leaders accountable and celebrating the people and traditions that make Rye unique.
• Editorial Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to pitch stories, drive enterprise coverage, and make your mark across both print and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Beat Reporting: Cover regular and special meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Education, and local municipal boards.
• Enterprise and Feature Writing: Cultivate sources among city officials, police leadership, educators, and community members to break news and write compelling human-interest features and enterprise stories.
• Multi-Platform Publishing: File timely reports for our digital platforms as news breaks, while producing polished, deeply reported long-form pieces for our biweekly print editions.
• Community Engagement: Cover community events, public hearings, and local gatherings in person, remaining visible and accessible to Rye residents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional reporting experience preferred (local community journalism or municipal beat experience strongly preferred).
• Location and Logistics: Must live in or near Westchester County, N.Y., and have access to a car for local travel and meetings.
• Skills: Excellent news judgment, speed and accuracy on deadline, strong interviewing skills, and a fundamental understanding of local government.

The Rye Record is an equal opportunity employer.