Rapid-Coverage Reporter: Crime & Public Safety

Advance Ohio; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Syracuse.com, part of Advance Local Media, is seeking a breaking news reporter for the Syracuse newsroom. You will cover a wide range of topics, including crime and public safety, reporting with pace and accuracy to engage readers.

You’ll work closely with a collaborative staff, developing your storytelling craft, gathering high-impact information, and advocating for readers across digital platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Report on high-interest topics including crime, public safety and accountability.
• Work with the breaking news team to develop reporting skills and storytelling.
• Write clearly with grace, gather high-impact information, and advocate for readers.
• Be flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Reporting & Writing

News judgment

Source development

Social media usage

Digital storytelling

Curiosity

Shifts flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Syracuse.com, part of Advance Local Media, is seeking a breaking news reporter for the Syracuse newsroom. You will cover a wide range of topics, including crime and public safety, reporting with pace and accuracy to engage readers.

You’ll work closely with a collaborative staff, developing your storytelling craft, gathering high-impact information, and advocating for readers across digital platforms.