The New Pine Plains Herald · 1 day ago
Staff Reporter
Pine Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$48K/yr - $55K/yrThe New Pine Plains Herald is an award-winning nonprofit weekly newsroom seeking a full-time general assignment reporter. The reporter will produce timely reports on local government, community events, and breaking news while collaborating with the editor-in-chief to identify relevant story ideas.
Online Media
Hiring Manager
Patrick Grego
Responsibilities
Produce timely and quality reports on local government meetings, community events, and breaking news in person
Write enterprise features, profiles, and human-interest stories relevant to our readers as assigned by the editor-in-chief
File concise and accurate reports on deadline (typically 2–4 stories per week)
Collaborate with the editor-in-chief to identify story ideas that reflect the concerns and experiences of our region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Excellent writing and reporting skills, with a portfolio of clips that demonstrate clarity, accuracy, and local focus
Must live within 30-40 minutes of Pine Plains, N.Y., with reliable transportation (car required)
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
Ability to take editorial direction and manage a wide range of assignments across beats
Familiarity with AP style
Excellent photography skills
Benefits
Generous time-off package
Paid time off
Holidays
Seasonal collective rest periods
Healthcare
Dental benefits
Company
The New Pine Plains Herald
The New Pine Plains Herald is a nonprofit digital newsroom serving Pine Plains, Ancram, Gallatin, Milan and Stanford with quality local journalism.
Founded in 2022
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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