Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
MassLive, the largest news and information website in Massachusetts, is looking
for an experienced reporter based in Boston to cover news and serve as our lead
newsletters writer.
For this new position, we are seeking a reporter who can produce breaking news
and trending stories quickly, is comfortable using AI to help gather and process
information and can bring an engaging voice to our expanding portfolio of
newsletters.
While MassLive does not require in-office attendance (though we have offices in
Boston, Worcester and Springfield), this position requires the ability to cover
and react to news in Boston and eastern Massachusetts, and to be at the scene
when needed.
This position also will serve as the lead newsletters writer, using AI and other
tools to pull together relevant content, and writing compelling and engaging
newsletters that connect with our readers.
This position pays between $50,000 and $62,000 annually.
Ideal candidate will have the following:
A degree in journalism or communication, or an equivalent education and work
experience with proven ability in journalism reporting and writing.
Minimum of two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in
reporting and writing required.
Ability to work independently and remotely under deadline pressure and
prioritize tasks appropriately.
Solid understanding of news writing, reporting, journalistic ethics and story
structure.
Familiar with AI tools and comfortable using AI tools in a newsroom setting
in accordance with Advance Local’s ethics policy.
Must be able to work nights and some weekends (depending on breaking news and
work schedules).
Ability to learn and master the methods and applications used to deliver
content across a variety of platforms.
Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that
differentiates MassLive from competitors.
Mastery of social media and digital interaction.
Bilingual and multilingual language skills are a plus.
Ability to shoot, edit and publish short-form video content optimized for
Instagram and mobile audiences.
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover
events.
Share samples of your best work or a list of story links when you apply.