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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

Central New York is on the brink of a historic economic era, and you could help document it for our audience.

Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard are looking for a smart, motivated reporter to help us cover businesses, the local economy and their impact on people here.

Micron Technology plans to build a $100 billion chip-making plant here that holds the promise of an economic surge and, for us, the obligation to be a watchdog. There’s a burgeoning innovation economy here. But there’s a troubling high rate of poverty, and it remains to be seen if everyone will share in any growth.

We’re looking for a reporter who wants to break news and explain economic forces. We seek someone who can celebrate successes and hold our institutions accountable. This isn’t a Chamber of Commerce beat; we want strong enterprise.

A winning candidate should show an aptitude for source development, clear and engaging storytelling in all formats, hard-nosed document reporting, collaboration and a sense of humor. You should have at least two to three years of relevant experience.

The base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 per year.

This is not a remote job. This is a chance to join a growing, award-winning newsroom where accomplished journalists work together to have an impact on this town. That’s our culture.

If you can show us a record of that kind of work, help us write the history of this bold move to remake the prosperity of the Syracuse area.

To be considered, send a letter outlining your story, your ideas and a list of several relevant work samples.

Qualified candidates should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field preferred.

• Minimum two years' experience

• The ability to work quickly but with accuracy and good news judgment.

• Watchdog or investigative journalism experience.

• 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.

_This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events._

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Advance Media New York is a digitally focused news and information company serving Upstate New York. Advance Media New York publishes and operates an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive in-depth content from Central New York's largest news organization. Advance Media New York's flagship brands are syracuse.com, the leading website in Central New York; The Post-Standard newspaper, which has served the Syracuse community since 1829; and NYup.com, the premier site for and about Upstate New York.

Advance Media New York is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

_Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._

_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.