Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

 

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

 

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 a  breaking news reporter , 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. If you want to be great, start here. 

 

To be considered, please include a cover letter.

 

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 some nights and weekends

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

Please include writing samples or links to published stories.

Open to possible relocation assistance.

Join our  Advance Media New York team! 

 

 

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Job Tags

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