Special Writer – State Government

This reporter will join the three-person Albany Bureau covering New York State politics/government, producing enterprise mixed with dailies for digital and print. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, strategic, organized and thoughtful in identifying opportunities for daily and weekend enterprise on statewide issues that matter to the readers of Long Island. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of state government, with the ability to turn stories quickly, and to develop deep, exclusive and unique enterprise. Familiarity with Long Island politics is a plus. The reporter will collaborate with colleagues across TV/video, digital, print, events and product platforms. In addition, this reporter will assess reader/subscriber trends through metrics to serve our loyal subscribers and help Newsday build new, diverse audiences. This reporter will cultivate diverse sources and help drive coverage that makes Newsday essential reading for Long Islanders.

• Produce enterprise packages that impact audiences and help retain and grow readership and viewership.

• Collaborate across multiple departments to produce the most impactful daily and enterprise packages for use on all Newsday platforms, with an emphasis on alternative storytelling.
• Exhibit an eye for storytelling across multiple platforms, especially TV/video, digital and social media.
• Understand the importance of data-driven reporting
• Use planning tools available for multiplatform promotion.
• Mine public records to produce and execute enterprise, watchdog and accountability stories.
• Team with other Albany reporters and other reporters and editors across the newsroom in coverage of New York State government news and events.
• Experience collaborating with members of a reporting team is required.

• At least 5 years’ reporting experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and produce breaking news for all platforms.
• A self-starter who can bring a creative approach to storytelling. Data-gathering skills a plus.
• Possess excellent self-editing, writing, reporting and news-gathering skills. Must be able to turn stories around quickly.
• Must be proficient at using spreadsheets and comfortable analyzing datasets, demonstrate attention to detail and be highly organized.
• Comfortable and proficient using social media, smartphone photo/video and going on-camera for NewsdayTV.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible and varied schedule to include weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support business needs.

Physical Requirements

• This position is hybrid with a three-day-per-week, in-office requirement.
• Ability to travel throughout Long Island and the surrounding region.
• Driver’s license in good standing and reliable means of transportation are required.

• The base annual compensation for this position is $109,000.
• This position is represented by the Graphics Communication Conference, PPPWU.

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to actual or perceived sex, race, color, age, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, religion or religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.