General Assignment Reporter
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
and the job listing Expires on April 13, 2026
Adirondack Explorer is a voice of the Adirondack Park region of Northern New York. We cover communities, environmental issues and recreation, bridging the gap between breaking digital news and deep-dive narrative journalism, through publishing daily on our website and producing a bi-monthly print magazine. We believe that local stories matter.
We are looking for a high-energy reporter to create clean, engaging SEO-friendly copy and video content to tell the story of the Adirondacks to a growing audience. You’ll be our “Swiss Army Knife”—covering breaking news for the web one day and polishing a feature the next.
Why come to the Adirondacks?
We are surrounded by 6 million acres of protected wilderness. You can paddle a chain of lakes on your lunch break or hike a “6er” peak before your shift starts.
The “cure” for boring offices:
While our office is in Saranac Lake, we’re willing to consider candidates who are located/willing to relocate to anywhere within the Adirondack Park boundary. Depending on the candidate’s location, this job could be hybrid.
This position pays $51,000 a year, with generous paid time off and holidays, a stipend for health insurance and a 403(b) employee retirement plan.
What you’ll do
Web first: Produce clean, engaging and SEO-friendly copy for our digital platforms on a daily basis.
Visual storytelling: Capture and edit short-form video content (Reels/YouTube) to bring Adirondack stories to life.
Social content: Create content for social media to build community, find sources, and drive traffic to your stories.
The ideal candidate
Versatile writer: You don’t mind writing about a variety of topics
Newsroom experience: You have spent time working in news – in a newsroom or on your college newspaper – with some good clips to share.
Multimedia pro: You’re comfortable shooting on a smartphone and know how to edit social-first video (CapCut, Premiere, etc.).
An Explorer: You’re eager to get your boots muddy. You understand that the best stories in the Adirondack Park are often found at the end of a trail or the edge of a dock.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
1–3 years of experience (internships count).
A portfolio showing both “quick-hit” digital news and narrative-driven features.
A valid driver’s license and vehicle (reliable transportation is a must in the mountains).
How to apply
Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and 3-5 links to your best work (include at least one writing sample and one video/social media sample). Send materials to Melissa Hart, editor, at melissa@adirondackexplorer.org.
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Adirondack Explorer is a voice of the Adirondack Park region of Northern New York. We cover communities, environmental issues and recreation, bridging the gap between breaking digital news and deep-dive narrative journalism, through publishing daily on our website and producing a bi-monthly print magazine. We believe that local stories matter.
We are looking for a high-energy reporter to create clean, engaging SEO-friendly copy and video content to tell the story of the Adirondacks to a growing audience. You’ll be our “Swiss Army Knife”—covering breaking news for the web one day and polishing a feature the next.
Why come to the Adirondacks?
We are surrounded by 6 million acres of protected wilderness. You can paddle a chain of lakes on your lunch break or hike a “6er” peak before your shift starts.
The “cure” for boring offices:
While our office is in Saranac Lake, we’re willing to consider candidates who are located/willing to relocate to anywhere within the Adirondack Park boundary. Depending on the candidate’s location, this job could be hybrid.
This position pays $51,000 a year, with generous paid time off and holidays, a stipend for health insurance and a 403(b) employee retirement plan.
What you’ll do
Web first: Produce clean, engaging and SEO-friendly copy for our digital platforms on a daily basis.
Visual storytelling: Capture and edit short-form video content (Reels/YouTube) to bring Adirondack stories to life.
Social content: Create content for social media to build community, find sources, and drive traffic to your stories.
The ideal candidate
Versatile writer: You don’t mind writing about a variety of topics
Newsroom experience: You have spent time working in news – in a newsroom or on your college newspaper – with some good clips to share.
Multimedia pro: You’re comfortable shooting on a smartphone and know how to edit social-first video (CapCut, Premiere, etc.).
An Explorer: You’re eager to get your boots muddy. You understand that the best stories in the Adirondack Park are often found at the end of a trail or the edge of a dock.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
1–3 years of experience (internships count).
A portfolio showing both “quick-hit” digital news and narrative-driven features.
A valid driver’s license and vehicle (reliable transportation is a must in the mountains).
How to apply
Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and 3-5 links to your best work (include at least one writing sample and one video/social media sample). Send materials to Melissa Hart, editor, at melissa@adirondackexplorer.org.
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