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Syracuse.com seeks a breaking news reporter

June 19, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

Are you a reporter who loves the adrenaline rush of breaking news and being the first to publish a scoop?  If so, Advance Media New York has a job opening you should consider.  Working as a breaking news reporter for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, you will join a close-knit and collaborative team led by longtime editor Steve Billmyer.  You will report on a wide range of high-interest topics, including public safety. You will cover victims and criminals and your work will often serve as a watchdog on authorities.  The ideal candidate will know how to identify trends and advocate for readers.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing
  • The ability to work quickly, but with accuracy and good news judgment in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
  • Strong desire to be first to report something
  • Fearlessness in chasing crime-and-safety stories
  • Ability to develop and cultivate 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

When applying, include samples of your published work or links to your stories.

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