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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

Advance Media New York (Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard) is looking for a reporter to cover the business aspects of Syracuse and Central New York's food, drink and entertainment scene. This role includes enterprise business reporting, event coverage, exploring regional cultural and entertainment trends, and more.

This position pays between $50,000 to $65,000 per year.

We’re looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual who is curious about the world around them — someone who will use that curiosity to tell interesting and engaging stories that will generate conversation among our readers.

A week of reporting in this role might include writing about a new restaurant opening or closing in the city, an update on a regional casino development, news of an illegal cannabis operation, and a profile on a leader who makes our community a more vibrant place to live. You’ll write multiple stories each week, ranging from news briefs to well-reported features.

The ideal candidate for this job is a versatile storyteller who’s capable of shooting their own photos and videos to tell a complete story. Applicants with strong familiarity with Central NY will have an edge.

This reporter will be part of a team which covers food and drink, the outdoors, music and the arts, local history, events and more. This is the team that keeps readers informed about what’s happening in the community.

You’ll be responsible for developing a network of sources to help keep readers up-to-date on new and interesting things taking place and the people who make those things happen.

What you’ll need:

+ A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability to write engaging stories that are clear and accurate;

+ Sound news judgment with the ability to identify and pitch stories that reflect an understanding of local entertainment and business trends and reader interests;

+ Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks;

+ Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively with editors, photojournalists and producers;

+ Experience reviewing documents and lawsuits to inform reporting;

+ Understanding of social media trends with a proven ability to engage an audience on different platforms;

+ The ability to shoot and edit photos and video is strongly preferred;

+ Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

You’ll be expected to get out in the community and share what you find with readers.

This is a Syracuse-based position and requires reliable transportation. Ability to work independently, as well as in the downtown Syracuse office.

Please include links to published work, along with a cover letter and references.

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 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 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 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.