Upstate NY Reporter

About the role

Trending News Reporter for Upstate New York at Advance Media New York, which produces content for syracuse.com, newyorkupstate.com, and The Post-Standard. This role covers high-interest topics that matter to Upstate New Yorkers, including news, weather, travel and tourism, business, and everyday issues. The position combines strong journalistic instincts with cutting-edge AI tools to produce timely, useful, and engaging content at scale.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and write timely, accurate stories on trending topics across Upstate New York
• Use AI tools to streamline research, writing, and publishing workflows
• Cover topics including weather events, travel trends, tourism, businesses, and more
• Identify trending stories through social media and analytics
• Optimize headlines and content for audience engagement and search
• Assist with weekly duties related to data collection, posting, new business listings, election posts, and police blotter

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated writing skills with strong headline writing and SEO instincts
• Solid understanding of AP style and story structure
• Comfort using AI tools, or a willingness and enthusiasm to learn quickly
• Deep commitment to journalistic ethics paired with the responsible use of AI tools
• Strong news judgment and ability to verify information before publication
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and juggle multiple assignments
• Experience sourcing stories from social platforms and digital communities
• Interest in Upstate New York news, culture, and communities
• Willingness to assist in other areas, such as election coverage and database development

Pay

The base salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 per year.

Schedule

Remote-friendly position with a weekly shift of Tuesday-Saturday. Candidates who live in Central/Upstate NY or have knowledge of the area are preferred.

Benefits

You’ll gain hands-on experience with emerging AI tools while covering stories that directly impact communities across the region—from Syracuse to the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes and beyond.