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News Reporter, Oakland CampusKhoury College • Oakland, CA
News Reporter, Oakland Campus

News Reporter, Oakland Campus

Khoury College • Oakland, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Opportunity

Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University’s award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization is looking for a talented News Reporter to be based on Northeastern’s Oakland, CA 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 Oakland 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 Oakland News Reporter must deliver accurate, timely, and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from Northeastern’s West Coast and Canadian campuses, including Oakland, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Vancouver, and Toronto.

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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • 3-5 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
  • Demonstrated ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy.
  • Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.
  • Excellent news judgment.
  • Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.
  • Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.

Good to have:

  • Experience with multimedia or video reporting
  • Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills
  • Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Position Type

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