Albany News Bureau Chief

Reports To

News Director

Job Overview

Bureau chiefs are responsible for delivering updates and analysis on current happenings over a

large, diverse coverage area with the main goal of keeping the public informed while ensuring
journalistic standards are met.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct thorough research to gather accurate and reliable information for news stories.

• Submit multiple news stories daily covering a large territory, to engage existing

audiences and reach new ones.

• Maintain journalistic integrity: Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and

transparency in all reporting.

• Transcribe and prepare news stories for publication on web site and social media.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with subject-matter experts and conduct

interviews with sources to gather first-hand information and quotes, sound bites and

photos.

• Attend press conferences, events, and other relevant activities to report on current news

topics in your territory.

• Ensure coverage of both well- and little-known towns, villages and cities in your

territory.

• Practice diversity, equity and inclusion in your reporting.

• Collaborate with other team members to develop story ideas and angles.

• Fact-check information and verify sources to ensure accuracy in reporting.

• Stay updated on current events, trends, and developments in the field of journalism.

• Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.

• Manage social media and web accounts to promote news stories and engage with the

audience.

• Participate actively in on-air fundraising as needed.

• If participating in, hosting, or endorsing outside public events assure that all appearances

are approved and consistent with WAMC’s ethical standards and priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a news reporter or journalist.

• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in conducting research and gathering information from various sources.

• Knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and their use in news reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications; or equivalent experience.

Salary range: $21 - $30 per hour