On‑Site Campus News Reporter: Breaking News & Insight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Northeastern Global News (NGN) seeks a News Reporter for the Boston campus. The ideal candidate will report, write, and publish engaging, deeply reported articles across digital platforms, with a focus on pop culture and enterprise features.

You will quickly break news, provide expert commentary through faculty sources, and work with editors to ensure accuracy and high standards. This on-site role supports rapid, data-informed storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
• Demonstrated ability to handle general assignment news coverage with speed and accuracy.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking pop culture news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

5-7 years reporting

Strong writing

Interviewing

Source-building

News judgment

Data interpretation

Job description

Northeastern University’s Northeastern Global News (NGN) seeks a News Reporter for the Boston campus. The ideal candidate will report, write, and publish engaging, deeply reported articles across digital platforms, with a focus on pop culture and enterprise features.

You will quickly break news, provide expert commentary through faculty sources, and work with editors to ensure accuracy and high standards. This on-site role supports rapid, data-informed storytelling.