Reporter

Date Posted	February 19, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$36,400 to $40,560

Description:

•The Jewish Star covers news that matters to Modern Orthodox communities in Metro New York (Long Island, Queens, Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Upper West Side, Riverdale and Westchester).

•Typical assignments include coverage of community events; school, business and health news; local personalities; Jewish institutions; holidays and entertainment; antisemitism; politics; Jewish America; the impact of developments in Israel on our local communities, and more.

•While proudly Jewish, Zionist and American, The Jewish Star (under the banner of “Honest Reporting and Torah-True”) is committed to journalistic integrity and professionalism; our editor has more than 40 years of experience in both secular and Jewish community journalism.

•This is an on-site or hybrid position.

Required

Reporting and writing experience, the ability to work under deadline pressure, an acquaintance with Jewish issues, and familiarity with web conventions and posting to social media.

Salary

Starting at $36,400 to $40,560 plus a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and paid Jewish and secular holidays.

About Us

The Jewish Star is a 24-year-old brand that's an independent news product affiliated with one of New York State's oldest and largest family-run local-media companies (including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press). You will not find a more professional growth opportunity in Jewish media in the New York area. Successful alumni have gone on to superstar media careers. 

Reply

Send cover letter and 4 to 6 clips (or links) to: Jobs@TheJewishStar.com