Reporter, Schenectady County

The Times Union an award-winning daily news organization based in New Yorks Capital Region seeks an enterprising digitally savvy and endlessly curious news reporter to cover the Schenectady 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:

1. Bring energy and enthusiasm to looking beyond the surface to break news and tell impactful stories;
2. 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;
3. Create photos videos social media posts as essential elements of multi-dimensional storytelling;
4. Work collaboratively and collegially with reporters photographers editors and producers and approach the use of new technology such as AI tools in responsible and creative ways.
   

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years working as a daily news reporter;
• Bachelors 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 drivers license and reliable transportation.

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

About Times Union:
Based in Albany the Times Union () is the leading news organization in New Yorks 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 Yorks 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.

In accordance with applicable law Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate if hired in New York State is $56K-$66K. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidates starting salary will be based on a number of permissible non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skills and experience training certifications and education.

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