Reporter, Rapid Response

Hearst Health

Reporter covering breaking news and trends for Times Union, engaging local communities in Albany, NY. Collaboration with media teams to produce impactful stories across platforms.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong reporting and writing skills in digital media, with a focus on engaging storytelling and effective use of web and social metrics to inform content decisions. Holds a degree in journalism or a related field, showcasing a solid foundation in media ethics and law.

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Digital Media ReportingStorytellingNews JudgmentMedia EthicsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

ReportingWritingContent PromotionSocial Media EngagementWeb Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in JournalismMaster’s Degree in Journalism

Industry Keywords

Media EthicsNews CoverageAudience EngagementDigital Storytelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works collaboratively with editors, other reporters, photographers and audience team members to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers
Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online and follows up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces
Contributes to social media and newsletters as needed
Demonstrates a comfort level with analysis of web and social metrics, using data to help inform coverage decisions and content promotion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience reporting and writing in digital media.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, communications, English or the real-world equivalent with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this role.
Excellent news judgment and understanding of media ethics and law.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce
Health insurance
Paid time off