News Reporter

About the role

Job Summary Northeastern Global News (NGN) , Northeastern University's award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization is looking for a talented News Reporter . The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and write compelling and well-researched articles. The News Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations. The experience should include covering breaking news, as well as reporting on a variety of topics with varying complexity and under tight deadlines. NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeastern's academic and research enterprise, including but not limited to stories about discoveries, innovations across multiple fields, experiential learning, human interest stories, and campus life inside labs, classrooms, and beyond. NGN also provides commentary and analysis by faculty experts on timely topics that captivate national and global conversations The News Reporter must deliver accurate, timely, and compelling journalism across multiple platforms. We expect curiosity, accountability, creativity, and a commitment to accuracy and speed. This role is perfect for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great news judgment, and understands how to reach readers across digital platforms. NGN is part of Northeastern's Communications team in External Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the News Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations, social media and multimedia teams within Communications. It is a highly data-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccable standards. The position is based on the Boston campus and fully on site, five days a week. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.