Job Description

The Times Union, an award-winning daily news organization based in New York’s Capital Region, seeks an enterprising, digitally savvy and endlessly curious news reporter to cover the Albany County geographical beat. This position requires the ability to juggle competing priorities and a wide range of topics: municipal governments, court cases, law enforcement issues, local communities and personalities, and more.

Job responsibilities:

• Bring energy and enthusiasm to looking beyond the surface to break news and tell impactful stories;
• Produce daily and longer-term enterprise content — including features as well as data-driven investigative pieces — for use across multiple platforms with a digital-first mindset;
• Create photos, videos, social media posts as essential elements of multi-dimensional storytelling;
• Work collaboratively and collegially with reporters, photographers, editors and producers

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years working as a daily news reporter;
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, history, political science or equivalent experience preferred;
• Strong, clear, accurate writing ability that demonstrates attention to detail and grammar;
• Strong news judgment;
• Ability to confront officials, handle difficult conversations and hold people accountable;
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

If this sounds like a challenge you’d love to take on, we want to hear from you!

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and clips for review!

The salary range is $55K-$65K. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, and education.

About Times Union:

Based in Albany, the Times Union (www.timesunion.com) is the leading news organization in New York’s Capital Region, Hudson Valley and beyond. The news organization is widely respected for its focus on local news and watchdog reporting, particularly on state government and politics. It has won numerous state and national awards for its work on both print and digital platforms and has repeatedly been named New York’s ‘Newspaper of Distinction’ by the state editors association. Through the Times Union Media Group, we offer innovative marketing and advertising solutions to local, regional, and national clients. These include event marketing, a full complement of digital marketing solutions, targeted and total market coverage print solutions and more.

Our Benefits

At Times Union Media Group we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more, click here for additional benefits and details.