Hudson Valley News Editor at Hearst Communications Inc. in Albany, New York

Job Description:

Hearst Newspapers’ Times Union is seeking a News Reporter to cover stories in the Hudson Valley. The ideal candidate is a newshound with a finger on the pulse of the region we serve, has experience handling daily news coverage, and is enthusiastic about helping lead a push to do more robust reporting in the region.

Skills you'll bring to the team:

• Strong news judgment and ability to make real-time coverage decisions in a daily news environment.


• Nose for news and a strong sense of what stories will pop among readers and potentially add to a broader news conversation.


• Excitement about journalism that exposes wrongdoing, upholds accountability, and is grounded in the local community.


• Idea generation: keep fresh ideas flowing to assure the site is fed daily with interesting, timely news stories.


• Crisp, concise writing skills and diligent reporting.


• Calm demeanor in a fast-paced news environment.


• Digital perspective about how news stories unfold cross-platform, including ideation around unique social components to digital storytelling.