Multimedia Journalist

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

Advance Media New York ( | The Post-Standard) is looking for a well-rounded and motivated multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling, a go-getter attitude and sound news judgement to join an award-winning team at Central New York’s largest and most trusted news organization.

This position pays between $55,000 to $65,000 annually.

The ideal candidate is a photojournalist with proven photo, video and audio experience who also has reporting chops. Photo and video assignments will include news, features, portraits, sports and weather in addition to more involved projects. We’re looking for someone who can conceptualize, shoot, edit and produce their own video and efficiently turn around packages. Ability to also work collaboratively in a team environment is a must.

Applicants should be curious about the people in this community and not afraid to go after a story; be able to imagine and execute ideas that differentiate our organization from the competition; be open to and excited about trying new ways of storytelling.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, and 2-3 years of relevant work experience;
• Photojournalism experience in photography, shooting and editing video, capturing audio;
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately;
• Competency in writing, spelling, grammar and fact checking;
• Solid understanding of journalism ethics;
• Proficiency in photo/video editing software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as audio editing software;
• Understanding of video trends and best practices for platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and You Tube;
• Experience with podcast recording and production is preferred;
• Willingness to be on camera is a plus;
• Journalists with a Part 107 license and experience flying a drone are encouraged to apply. There also may be an opportunity to become trained to fly if hired.

This job requires reliable transportation. Your normal work hours may include nights and weekends. This is a Syracuse-based, in-office position.

Please include links to published photos/videos and samples of any other relevant work, along with a cover letter.