County Government Reporter

Job Description _Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._ Onondaga County is poised for once-in-a-generation growth that will reshape the region for decades. We need a dogged journalist to cover the government overseeing that growth and how decisions impact hundreds of thousands of people in the area. and The Post-Standard are looking for a county issues reporter to join our watchdog/public affairs team. This position pays between $60,000 to $70,000 annually. Itu2019s a fast-moving beat during a fast-moving time. Billions of dollars in private investment from tech companies will reshape the county and its government. Political power in the region is shifting. And the county is responsible for delivering some of our most critical services: clean water, social safety nets, child welfare and our jails and sheriffs. The ideal candidate should love the intrigue of politics, the details of policy and the discovery that comes with introducing readers to new people and ideas. They should have a keen eye for wrongdoing and the toughness it takes to write truthfully about powerful interests. We donu2019t just document meetings. We look to have impact. We value reporters wired to build sources, dig into data, solve problems, find fault, and advocate for people who need help. Youu2019ll find support in this newsroom that is expanding its audience and reach, learning new approaches and driving the discussion here. Our skilled newsroom has won national awards and dominated the state AP awards for years. This isnu2019t an entry-level job. To be considered, youu2019ll have to demonstrate that youu2019ve delivered difficult work somewhere. Qualified candidates should have: A bacheloru2019s degree in journalism or communications or related field, and more than 3 years of relevant work experience; + The ability to work quickly, but with accuracy and good news judgment; + Watchdog journalism experience; + Ability to develop and cultivate sources; + Digital storytelling skills and an open mind to trying new approaches; + Relentless curiosity and a good sense of humor. This job requires reliable transportation. This is a Syracuse-based, in-office position. Please include links to published photos/videos and samples of any other relevant work, along with a cover letter. Additional Information Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Advance Media New York is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit . Advance Media New York is a digitally focused news and information company serving Upstate New York. Advance Media New York publishes and operates an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive in-depth content from Central New York's largest news organization. Advance Media New York's flagship brands are , the leading website in Central New York; The Post-Standard newspaper, which has served the Syracuse community since 1829; and , the premier site for and about Upstate New York. _Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.

Created: 2025-12-24