Breaking News Reporter

Advance Media•City of Syracuse, NY

2d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the close-knit and collaborative breaking news team at Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. The reporter will cover a wide range of high-interest topics, including crime, public safety, and accountability, and work with the team to develop skills for a journalism career. The role involves writing, gathering high-impact information, and advocating for readers. Candidates should submit a cover letter and writing samples or links to published stories. The position is based in the Syracuse newsroom and is not remote. Reliable transportation is required to meet with sources or cover events. The annual salary is $50,000 to $60,000. Possible relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
At least one year of journalism experience, with proven reporting and writing ability.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and good news judgment.
Ability to develop sources.
Good understanding of using social media for research and reader engagement.
Digital storytelling skills and openness to trying new approaches.
Relentless curiosity and a good sense of humor.
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
Ability to work in the Syracuse newsroom; this is not a remote position.
Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
Cover letter and writing samples or links to published stories.

Responsibilities

Report on high-interest topics, including crime, public safety, and accountability.
Write accurately and quickly with good news judgment.
Develop sources.
Use social media for research and to engage readers.
Create digital stories and remain open to trying new approaches.
Meet with sources and cover events, using reliable transportation.