News Reporter - Boston & Eastern Massachusetts

Advance Local • Boston, MA

5d • 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 involves producing breaking news and trending stories quickly, responding to news developments, and reporting at the scene when needed. MassLive does not require in-office attendance, but the reporter must be able to cover news throughout the region.

As lead newsletters writer, the reporter will use AI and other tools to gather and process relevant content and write compelling, engaging newsletters for readers. The role requires working independently and remotely under deadline pressure, applying sound journalistic judgment, and delivering content across a variety of platforms. The position pays $50,000 to $62,000 annually.

Requirements

• At least two years of journalism experience, with proven reporting and writing ability.
• A degree in journalism or communication, or equivalent education and work experience demonstrating journalism 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 source relationships to produce distinctive content.
• Mastery of social media and digital interaction.
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
• Work samples or a list of story links must be provided when applying.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover news in Boston and eastern Massachusetts, including responding to breaking news and reporting at the scene when needed.
• Produce breaking news and trending stories quickly.
• Serve as lead newsletters writer, gathering relevant content with AI and other tools and writing engaging newsletters.
• Use AI tools in a newsroom setting in accordance with Advance Local’s ethics policy.
• Leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates MassLive from competitors.
• Learn and use methods and applications for delivering content across a variety of platforms.
• Shoot, edit, and publish short-form video optimized for Instagram and mobile audiences.
• Meet with sources and cover events using reliable transportation.

What This Job Offers

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