Albany statehouse reporter

The USA TODAY Network- New York - Albany statehouse reporter, based in Albany, works collaboratively with other NY team members and reporters and editors at Rochester, Westchester and nine Center for Community Journalism sites to deliver content detailing the impact of state government actions on lives and communities.

• This reporter's work relates the impact of New York state government's decisions and actions on the lives of New Yorkers
• Our target audience is in-state readers --our subscribers, loyal readers in our core markets plus New Yorkers drawn to this reporter's work through Google search. Key to attracting and retaining these readers is to focus on topics close to their lives and to write stories that answer their key questions regarding an event's or topic's impact.
• This reporter places a focus on how state government shapes and changes communities and lives, including but not limited to matters of public health, public safety, good governance, public spending and taxes and economic-development strategies and investment. Such reporting empowers state residents to navigate their lives and to raise questions about the effectiveness of state and local leaders and institutions.
• This reporter generates the content the Network requires to grow audience and to convert some segment of the audience into loyal readers and subscribers.
• This reporter develops relationships with sources in Albany and around the state, including officials, citizens and organizations affected by state government, in order to provide unique insight into the impact of state government decisions and actions on readers and communities.
• Key to this reporter's work will be delivering trending and insightful coverage of the 2026 gubernatorial race.

This reporter generates stories once or more daily, making it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy and through a focus on service journalism. On high interest topics, enterprise and accountability reporting will be part of the mix.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience at a daily news organization.
• Familiarity with digital storytelling tools and techniques, especially video for both on site and social.
• Outstanding core journalism skills, including writing, spelling, grammar and style.
• Must thrive in a competitive news environment while possessing a collaborative spirit.
• Deep understanding of journalism ethics.
• Experience with social media, online metrics, third party tools and content management systems.
• Ability to multi-task.

This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume - one to two pages.

A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

Links to 3-5 online samples of your work.

Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled in a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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The hourly rate for this role will range between $21.63 and $44.23. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

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