Part Time Reporter

MediaNews Group

. Create content for the NY Daily News’ digital, social, and print platforms .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong reporting and content creation skills across digital, social, and print platforms, with a focus on audience engagement and multimedia storytelling. Proficient in fact-checking, analytics, and adhering to ethical journalism standards.

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Content CreationAudience Engagement MetricsFact-CheckingDigital Platform FamiliarityReporting Experience

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Hard Skills

Content CreationReportingFact-CheckingMultimedia StorytellingSEO Best PracticesData AnalysisQuick-Turnaround SkillsWriting AccuracyVisual ProductionAudience Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicEntrepreneurial SpiritAbility to MultitaskTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ChartbeatAdobe AnalyticsContent Management SystemSocial Media PlatformsVideo Production Tools

Industry Keywords

Libel LawsEditorial Codes of EthicsCurrent EventsNews ReportingBreaking News

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create content for the NY Daily News’ digital, social, and print platforms
Develop, report, analyze, and create original news and feature stories in text and multimedia formats
Work on the breaking news team, primarily gathering information about developing events in the field
Provide fast, accurate, and transparent reporting
Conceive stories, produce or secure visuals, obtain sources, corroborate facts, and present information effectively
Maximize audience engagement through photo galleries, video, aggregation, and varied layouts
Fact-check, run background checks, and confirm information before publication
Deliver work on time with minimal to moderate supervision and editing
Cultivate beats and sources and uncover exclusive stories
Contribute story ideas several times a week and identify emerging trends
Create and edit videos, maps, timelines, multimedia, documents, graphics, photo galleries, GIFs, and social aggregations
Take or secure photos and create basic videos for the content management system
Measure digital content performance using audience engagement metrics
Work with audience, data, and visuals teams to develop audience strategies and data visualizations
Participate in production videos and live streaming
Meet individual goals assigned by the supervisor
Occasionally drive for work assignments, training sessions, and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
One year reporting at a news publication or website
Excellent command of verbal and written English
Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to write accurately, with clarity, without bias
Knowledge of libel laws and adherence to the Editorial’s codes of ethics
Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
Competitive instincts
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team dynamic
Up-to-date skills on various digital platforms
Familiarity with current events and newsmakers
Quick-turnaround skills
Basic familiarity with analytics and ability to translate data into tactics and strategies, including Chartbeat and Adobe Analytics
Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and other social platforms
Basic knowledge of SEO best practices
Must reside in NY or NJ
Must be willing to submit and pass a full pre-employment background check and MVR
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Must be available for shift work and various hours outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k
Paid time off
Select paid holidays