Job description
Join Aurora Media Group, a premier newsroom redefining local and national journalism, as a Senior Reporter in New York City. We’re seeking a bold, curious storyteller who can dive into complex topics, develop in-depth narratives, and produce timely, engaging coverage across platforms.
As a Senior Reporter, you will own investigative investigations, craft compelling feature stories, and collaborate with editors, photographers, data editors, and producers to deliver high-impact reporting that informs and inspires our audience.
This role offers an opportunity to shape our city’s coverage, work with a dynamic team, and advance your career in a fast-paced, values-driven newsroom.
Responsibility
- Develop and execute compelling investigative features and breaking-news pieces with rigorous sourcing and accuracy.
- Manage multiple assignments with editorial supervision, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Build trusted relationships with sources across communities, government, and organizations.
- Lead data-driven reporting by leveraging public records, datasets, and interviews.
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, and digital teams to produce multimedia stories for all platforms.
- Mentor junior reporters, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to newsroom training.
- Fact-check, verify, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, including AP style.
- Represent the publication at events and on-air segments when required.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
- Minimum 5 years as a reporter with a portfolio of investigative or feature stories.
- Strong storytelling, interviewing, and source development skills; excellence in narrative writing.
- Proficiency in data journalism, FOIA/public records requests, and digital storytelling tools.
- Experience guiding junior reporters and collaborating with editors and designers.
- Demonstrated ethics, accuracy, and commitment to fairness; ability to handle sensitive topics.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, and newsroom collaboration under tight deadlines.
- Portfolio and references; legal right to work in the United States.