News Reporter, Oakland Campus

Oakland, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82725 - 116846

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Opportunity

Northeastern Global News (NGN) Northeastern Universitys award-winning fast-paced daily news organization is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeasterns Oakland CA campus. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and write compelling and well-researched articles.

The Oakland News Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations. The experience should include covering breaking news as well as reporting on a variety of topics with varying complexity and under tight deadlines.

NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeasterns academic and research enterprise including but not limited to stories about discoveries innovations across multiple fields experiential learning human interest stories and campus life inside labs classrooms and beyond. NGN also provides commentary and analysis by faculty experts on timely topics that captivate national and global conversations

The Oakland News Reporter must deliver accurate timely and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from Northeasterns West Coast and Canadian campuses including Oakland Silicon Valley Seattle Vancouver and Toronto.

We expect curiosity accountability creativity and a commitment to accuracy and speed.

This role is perfect for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment has great news judgment and understands how to reach readers across digital platforms.

NGN is part of Northeasterns Communications team in External Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN the Oakland News Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations social media and multimedia teams within Communications. It is a highly data-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccable standards.

The position is based on the Oakland CA campus and is fully on site five days a week. Remote or hybrid options are not available. As is the case for every member of the Communications team after-hours work including weekends and holidays is routinely required.

Responsibilities

Report write and publish breaking news daily stories and enterprise features for a large audience.
Work closely with editors to refine pitches shape coverage and maintain high standards of accuracy.
Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups.
Produce stories that are clear engaging and accessible to readers.

Collaborate with media relations social media and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data graphics photos and video.
Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.
Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
Demonstrated ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy.
Strong writing interviewing and source-building skills.
Excellent news judgment.
Experience interpreting public documents filings and data.
Ability to multitask manage deadlines and respond quickly to developing stories.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.

Good to have:

Experience with multimedia or video reporting
Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills
Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

110S

Expected Hiring Range:

$82725.00 - $116846.25

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About the OpportunityNortheastern Global News (NGN) Northeastern Universitys award-winning fast-paced daily news organization is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeasterns Oakland CA campus. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can rep...