News Reporter - Boston & Eastern Massachusetts

Advance Media • Boston, MA

6d • $50,000 - $62,000 • Remote

About The Position

MassLive is seeking an experienced reporter based in Boston to cover news across Boston and eastern Massachusetts and serve as the lead writer for its expanding portfolio of newsletters. The role produces breaking news and trending stories quickly, responds to news developments, and reports from the scene when needed. The reporter uses AI and other tools to gather and process information and to assemble relevant content for compelling, engaging newsletters that connect with readers. Although MassLive does not require in-office attendance and has offices in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, the position requires the ability to cover news in Boston and eastern Massachusetts and attend events or scenes as needed. The position pays $50,000 to $62,000 annually.

Requirements

• A degree in journalism or communication, or equivalent education and work experience demonstrating reporting and writing ability.
• At least two years of journalism experience, with proven reporting and writing ability.
• Ability to work independently and remotely under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Solid understanding of news writing, reporting, journalistic ethics, and story structure.
• Familiarity with AI tools and comfort using them in a newsroom setting in accordance with Advance Local’s ethics policy.
• Ability to work nights and some weekends, depending on breaking news and work schedules.
• Ability to learn and master methods and applications used to deliver content across a variety of platforms.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver distinctive coverage.
• Mastery of social media and digital interaction.
• Ability to shoot, edit, and publish short-form video content optimized for Instagram and mobile audiences.
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
• Share samples of best work or a list of story links when applying.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news and trending stories quickly.
• Cover news across Boston and eastern Massachusetts, including responding to news and reporting from the scene when needed.
• Serve as the lead writer for MassLive’s newsletters.
• Use AI and other tools to gather and process information and identify relevant content for newsletters.
• Write engaging newsletters that connect with readers.
• Build on relationships with sources to deliver coverage that differentiates MassLive from competitors.
• Create, edit, and publish short-form video optimized for Instagram and mobile audiences.
• Deliver content across a variety of platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level