Times Union Reporter

Times Union, Report for America

Albany, New York

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Date Posted January 21, 2026
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Description:

The Times Union is the dominant media organization in NY’s Capital Region, and in the past four years has expanded its coverage area to include the Hudson Valley and (in partnership with a nonprofit) the Adirondacks. In addition to covering the news and events of the region, we are recognized for our statehouse coverage and watchdog journalism. The paper has been in operation since the Civil War and has been part of Hearst Newspaper Group for a century.

Open Position

Location: Albany, New York

Beat: New Americans in Upstate New York

Position:

While the experiences of immigrants in New York City are well chronicled, the challenges and successes of these communities in upstate New York — from urban centers to farm country — are less understood. As migrants transform places such as Schenectady and Utica that had previously suffered steady population loss, our New Americans reporter tells the stories of the visible new arrivals working to establish themselves as well as those forced by current federal policy to remain more hidden.

Salary and Benefits: $55K to $65K based on experience in daily journalism

All Times Union employees are offered comprehensive health insurance (including vision and dental) and new employees accrue two weeks' vacation as well as personal PTO and holidays; all necessary equipment and training is provided.

Moving Stipend: Yes; our standard moving stipend is $1K.

Skills: Writing, Radio / Podcast, TV / Video, Photography, Bilingual Spanish

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places early career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of Report Local, a nonprofit journalism organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism across the U.S. and around the world.

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https://www.reportforamerica.org/newsrooms/times-union/

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