Multimedia Journalist

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

Advance Media New York (Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard) is looking for a well‑rounded and motivated multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling, a go‑getter attitude and sound news judgement to join an award‑winning team at Central New York’s largest and most trusted news organization.

The ideal candidate is a photojournalist with proven photo, video and audio experience who also has reporting chops. Photo and video assignments will include news, features, portraits, sports and weather in addition to more involved projects. We’re looking for someone who can conceptualize, shoot, edit and produce their own video and efficiently turn around packages. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is a must.

Applicants should be curious about the people in this community and not afraid to go after a story; be able to imagine and execute ideas that differentiate our organization from the competition; be open to and excited about trying new ways of storytelling.

The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, and 2-3 years of relevant work experience;

Photojournalism experience in photography, shooting and editing video, capturing audio;

Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately;

Competency in writing, spelling, grammar and fact checking;

Solid understanding of journalism ethics;

Proficiency in photo/video editing software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as audio editing software;

Understanding of video trends and best practices for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube;

Experience with podcast recording and production is a plus;

Journalists with a Part 107 license and experience flying a drone are encouraged to apply. There also may be an opportunity to become trained to fly if hired.

This job requires reliable transportation. Your normal work hours may include nights and weekends. This is a Syracuse‑based, in‑office position.

Please include links to published photos/videos and samples of any other relevant work, along with references and 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 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.

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