Catskills Reporter

Date Posted	March 24, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Local News
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$53,000 - $60,000

Description:

Join The Overlook and help produce impactful community journalism in the Catskills.

The Overlook is seeking a sharp, curious full-time reporter to cover local government, community life, and underreported stories across the Catskills. 

We are looking for someone who loves showing up to town halls, asking hard questions, and finding the stories no one else is telling. This role is for a reporter who is energized by public records requests, accountability reporting, and deeply reported features, and who believes local journalism can make a real difference in people’s lives.

The Overlook is a nonprofit news outlet serving the Catskills communities of Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, Windham, and Woodstock through independent, community-driven journalism that informs, connects, and empowers residents. Our reporting aims to foster civic engagement, elevate local voices, and deepen understanding of the region’s history, culture, and challenges. 

Responsibilities

• Report and write at least three original stories per week

• Cover town board, planning board, zoning board, school board, and other public meetings

• Develop story ideas that balance breaking news, accountability reporting, and enterprise features

• Conduct thorough research and interviews to ensure accuracy, depth, and nuance

• File public records requests and use documents to support original reporting

• Write clear, compelling stories in accordance with The Overlook’s editorial standards and style guide

• Fact-check all work carefully and meet deadlines consistently

• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to shape coverage priorities and strengthen audience service

Qualifications

• Prior journalism experience is required

• Strong reporting, research, and interviewing skills

• Ability to translate complex local issues into clear, engaging stories

• Excellent writing and self-editing skills

• Sound news judgment and a strong commitment to fairness, accuracy, and journalistic integrity

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative newsroom

• Comfort covering public meetings and developing sources in a community

• Familiarity with local government, accountability reporting, and records-based reporting is a plus

• Candidates based in Ulster, Greene, or Delaware counties are especially encouraged to apply

Compensation

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $53,000 to $60,000, depending on experience.

To apply

Please send:

• a resume

• a brief cover letter explaining why you care about local journalism

• three clips or writing samples

Send materials to careers@theoverlooknews.com.