Breaking News Reporter Job at Advance Local : Syracuse.com in Syr...
Advance Local : Syracuse.com - Syracuse, NY, United States, 13202
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Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
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.
Please include a cover letter, writing samples or links to published stories.
This position pays between $50,000 to $58,000 annually.
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 nights and weekends
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
Open to possible relocation assistance.
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