About the Role
The Buffalo News seeks a reporter to chronicle the intersection of philanthropy and cultural preservation in Western New York, documenting and explaining the impact of significant gifts on the region's cultural institutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep network of sources.
- Comb through public records.
- Break news.
- Turn around quick-hit stories.
- Produce longer-range enterprise on tight deadlines.
- Meet the demands of reaching digital audiences.
- Use data to find stories and bolster reporting.
- Tell stories in narrative, video, and audio form.
Requirements
- At least three years of reporting experience.
- Experience in digital storytelling.
- Proficiency in mining data and public records.
- Video experience.
- Social media skills.
Skills
- Digital storytelling
- Data mining
- Public records research
- Video production
- Social media engagement
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
About the Company
- The Buffalo News is an award-winning news organization with the largest staff of journalists in upstate New York, known for breaking significant local stories and investing in important reporting.
- Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information, operating daily and weekly newspapers and expanding digital products across 114 markets in 25 states, with a core commitment to delivering valuable, intensely local news.
Equal Opportunity
- Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
