About Northeastern Global News (NGN)

Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University's award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization, 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. NGN is part of Northeastern's Communications team in External Affairs.

Job Summary

NGN is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeastern's New York City campus. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and write compelling and well-researched articles. The NYC News Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations, including covering breaking news and reporting on a variety of topics with varying complexity and under tight deadlines.

The NYC News Reporter must deliver accurate, timely, and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from Northeastern University – New York City. 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.

Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the NYC 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 NYC campus and is fully on site, five days a week. Remote or hybrid options are not available. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience

• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy

• Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups

• Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers

• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video

• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage

• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print)

• Demonstrated ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy

• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data

• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills

• Excellent news judgment

• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools

• Experience with multimedia or video reporting

• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills

• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Salary Range

$83,870 - $118,608 Annually

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role, now or in the future.

Northeastern University offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New York City campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of the institution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College until benefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January 1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advance of that transition.

Current NYC campus benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paid time off

• Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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About Northeastern Global News (NGN)

Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University's award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization, 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. NGN is part of Northeastern's Communications team in External Affairs.

Job Summary

NGN is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeastern's New York City campus. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and write compelling and well-researched articles. The NYC News Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations, including covering breaking news and reporting on a variety of topics with varying complexity and under tight deadlines.

The NYC News Reporter must deliver accurate, timely, and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from Northeastern University – New York City. 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.

Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the NYC 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 NYC campus and is fully on site, five days a week. Remote or hybrid options are not available. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience

• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy

• Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups

• Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers

• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video

• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage

• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print)

• Demonstrated ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy

• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data

• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills

• Excellent news judgment

• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools

• Experience with multimedia or video reporting

• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills

• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Salary Range

$83,870 - $118,608 Annually

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role, now or in the future.

Northeastern University offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New York City campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of the institution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College until benefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January 1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advance of that transition.

Current NYC campus benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paid time off

• Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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