Job Description
News Reporter, Oakland Campus About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY
Northeastern University is looking for an experienced news reporter for its award-winning daily news organization, Northeastern Global News. The news reporter will be based on Northeastern's campus in Oakland, California, but will also be responsible for news coverage of the Seattle and Vancouver campuses.
The news reporter will produce stories that showcase the university's community, academic programs, faculty research and expertise, experiential learning, and campus life.
NGN news reporters are journalists with experience researching, gathering and reporting timely information with superb clarity and accuracy. They are great at evaluating news tips to develop story ideas, identifying sources, conducting interviews and thorough reporting, and writing excellent articles according to our editorial style and standards.
The Oakland-based news reporter is a curious storyteller who is relentless is their pursuit of newsworthiness. He/she/they report to the executive editor of NGN in Boston, and are part of a team of NGN news reporters covering stories across Northeastern's global university system.
In addition to reporting on news from the university's research and teaching enterprise, the Oakland-based news reporter covers timely news and events that captivates news cycles around the world, and identifies unique angles to make the reporting relevant to the university.
The news reporter is a fast, accurate and excellent news writer who is responsible for producing great stories under tight deadlines, in a creative, collaborative, fast-paced, environment. Stories the Oakland-based news reporter will be covering include but are not limited to scientific discoveries, research findings from multiple disciplines, faculty and student achievements, and all aspects of campus life.
Northeastern is a comprehensive, global research university where many of the brightest minds innovate in labs, in classrooms and off campus, every day. Our experiential learning programs take students around the world for work, research and study.
This position is fully in-person and based on the Oakland campus with occasional travel to Seattle and Vancouver. Like all staff members in Communications, news reporters are occasionally required to work after hours and on weekend assignments.
Experience in higher education is not needed, nor is it desired.
Must have: - Bachelor's degree
- Newsroom experience
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
- Excellent command of AP style
- Excellent sense of what is news
- Superb focus on detail and accuracy while maintaining speed
- Respect for short deadlines
- Solid grasp on data and how to use it to inform storytelling
- Familiarity with SEO
- Knowledgeable about current social media platforms and using them for storytelling
- Curiosity
- Flexibility
- Sense of humor
- Excellent work ethic
- Love for problem solving, multitasking, collaboration Great if you also have:
- Experience with content management systems, WordPress in particular
The expected hiring range for this position is USD $82,725 to USD $105,475 based upon the position's scope and responsibilities. Position Type Marketing and Communications Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see . To apply, visit Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2dda80e2b1781148af2a310268dd8e53
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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