News Reporter (Higher Education / Digital News)

About the role

A major research university's award-winning daily news organization is hiring a News Reporter to be based on its New York City campus. The newsroom showcases stories about discoveries, innovations, experiential learning, human interest, and campus life across the university's global system of 15 campuses in the U.S., UK, and Canada. It also provides expert commentary and analysis on timely national and global topics. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and write compelling, well-researched articles. Higher education experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting, writing, and publishing breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience
• Working closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy
• Developing reliable sources and maintaining strong relationships across the university community and relevant stakeholder groups
• Producing stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers
• Collaborating with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video
• Monitoring analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage
• Adhering to guidelines and fact-checking thoroughly

Requirements

• 5-7 years of reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print)
• Demonstrated ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy
• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data
• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills
• Excellent news judgment
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories

Skills

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools
• Experience with multimedia or video reporting
• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills
• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Pay

$83,870-$118,608/yr