Capitol Bureau Reporter
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Capitol Bureau Reporter
The Times Union has an immediate opening for a reporter interested in covering one of the nations most fascinating arenas of raw power and every now and then idealism: the New York State Capitol. Were seeking someone who can break from a highly competitive press pack to produce impactful stories with depth and voice. Candidates should be wellversed in cracking open government secrets through source development and the application of FOIL. Familiarity with the folkways of politicians and the criminal justice system will come in handy.
What youll do:
- Break down the insider politics and show how legislation will affect the daytoday lives of New Yorkers.
- Work with an awardwinning Capitol Bureau headed by the papers managing editor for investigations.
- Stay on top of the interests of the vast state workforce many of whom make the Capital Region their home.
- Develop a network of sources across a diverse set of communities.
- Work the levers of public transparency law to better serve watchdog journalism.
- Stay ahead of the competition.
- Collaborate across the newsroom particularly with our digital team to maximize the reach of your stories.
Who you are:
- Someone who is communityoriented and wants to engage with all sectors of the population not just the wellknown.
- A selfstarter with great communication skills
- Proficient with basic Windows programs including Outlook Excel and Word
- Someone who thinks five minutes early is late
- Someone with an innate curiosity and healthy skepticism
- A college graduate with a bachelors degree in journalism communications English or another relevant subject
- Someone who can selfmanage and handle multiple projects and fast deadlines
- Someone with an appreciation of Slack Zoom and other remotefriendly tools
Requirements:
This is fulltime unioncovered position. It will include some weekend and holiday work.
The Times Union is located in New Yorks Capital Region. We offer great pay substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country.We are dedicated to being a company where a diverse mix of talented people work. Our commitment to inclusion and multiculturalism is reflected in our content and hiring strategies. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
