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MLive Media Group.
Syracuse, NY (In Person)
$50,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
Trending News Reporter for Upstate New YorkAdvance Media New York, which produces content forsyracuse.com,newyorkupstate.comand The Post-Standard, has an exciting opportunity for a Trending News Reporter to join our growing content team focused on Upstate New York.
We're seeking someone who embraces emerging technology, thrives in a fast-paced environment and acts with urgency, accuracy and creativity. This role will cover a wide range of high-interest topics that matter to Upstate New Yorkers, including news, weather, travel and tourism, business and everyday issues.
The job will also include handling some clerical tasks such as new business listings, election posts and our police blotter.
This position is at the forefront of a new approach to journalism: Combining strong instincts with cutting-edge AI tools to produce timely, useful and engaging content at scale.
The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable and not afraid to use AI as a core part of their workflow.
You'll produce a high volume of stories each day. You'll work alongside a supportive group of reporters and editors who know Central New York and the broader Upstate New York region inside and out.
What You'll DoAggregate and write timely, accurate stories on trending topics across Upstate New YorkUse AI tools to streamline research, writing and publishing workflowsCovertopics including weather events, travel trends, tourism, businesses and moreIdentify trending stories through social media and analyticsOptimize headlines and content for audience engagement and searchAssist withweekly duties related to data collection and posting.
The base salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 per year.
What We're Looking ForDegree in journalism, communications or equivalent experienceDemonstrated writing skillsSolid understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style and story structureStrong headline writing and SEO instinctsComfort using AI tools, or a willingness and enthusiasm to learn quicklyAbility to work independently under deadline pressure and juggle multiple assignmentsSolid understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style and story structureExperience sourcing stories from social platforms and digital communitiesInterestin Upstate New York news, culture and communitiesWillingness to assist in other areas, such as election coverage and database developmentWork Environment & ScheduleRemote-friendly position. Candidates who live in Central/Upstate NY or have knowledge of the area are preferred.
Weekly shift isTuesday-Saturday.
Why Join Us?
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.
If you're a fast, curious journalist who wants to experiment, innovate and grow in a rapidly evolving newsroom, we want to hear from you.
Trending News Reporter for Upstate New YorkAdvance Media New York, which produces content forsyracuse.com,newyorkupstate.comand The Post-Standard, has an exciting opportunity for a Trending News Reporter to join our growing content team focused on Upstate New York.
We're seeking someone who embraces emerging technology, thrives in a fast-paced environment and acts with urgency, accuracy and creativity. This role will cover a wide range of high-interest topics that matter to Upstate New Yorkers, including news, weather, travel and tourism, business and everyday issues.
The job will also include handling some clerical tasks such as new business listings, election posts and our police blotter.
This position is at the forefront of a new approach to journalism: Combining strong instincts with cutting-edge AI tools to produce timely, useful and engaging content at scale.
The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable and not afraid to use AI as a core part of their workflow.
You'll produce a high volume of stories each day. You'll work alongside a supportive group of reporters and editors who know Central New York and the broader Upstate New York region inside and out.
What You'll DoAggregate and write timely, accurate stories on trending topics across Upstate New YorkUse AI tools to streamline research, writing and publishing workflowsCovertopics including weather events, travel trends, tourism, businesses and moreIdentify trending stories through social media and analyticsOptimize headlines and content for audience engagement and searchAssist withweekly duties related to data collection and posting.
The base salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 per year.
What We're Looking ForDegree in journalism, communications or equivalent experienceDemonstrated writing skillsSolid understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style and story structureStrong headline writing and SEO instinctsComfort using AI tools, or a willingness and enthusiasm to learn quicklyAbility to work independently under deadline pressure and juggle multiple assignmentsSolid understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style and story structureExperience sourcing stories from social platforms and digital communitiesInterestin Upstate New York news, culture and communitiesWillingness to assist in other areas, such as election coverage and database developmentWork Environment & ScheduleRemote-friendly position. Candidates who live in Central/Upstate NY or have knowledge of the area are preferred.
Weekly shift isTuesday-Saturday.
Why Join Us?
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.
If you're a fast, curious journalist who wants to experiment, innovate and grow in a rapidly evolving newsroom, we want to hear from you.