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The Rye Record · Rye, New York
Location:
Rye, N.Y. (Westchester County)
Position Type:
Full-Time
The Rye Record is looking for a dedicated, community-driven News Reporter
to lead our local coverage of the City of Rye.
As our full-time reporter, you will serve as the eyes and ears of the community. Your reporting will span city government – including the City Council and Planning Commission – as well as local law enforcement, our school districts, and the pulse of everyday life in Rye. You will build deep roots by talking face-to-face with city officials, business owners, and residents to uncover the stories that matter most, develop trusted sources, and break news as it unfolds.
While our award-winning print edition is published biweekly, our digital presence operates at the speed of today's news cycle. You will balance deep-dive community features and enterprise stories with fast-moving, real-time digital reporting.
Why Join Us?
Award-Winning Newsroom:
The Rye Record was proud to be named
2025 Non-Daily Newspaper of the Year
at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards. Come work with a winning team dedicated to high-impact, old-school local journalism.
True Community Impact:
Your byline will directly shape local civic discourse, holding leaders accountable and celebrating the people and traditions that make Rye unique.
Editorial Autonomy:
Enjoy the freedom to pitch stories, drive enterprise coverage, and make your mark across both print and digital platforms.
Key
Beat Reporting:
Cover regular and special meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Education, and local municipal boards.
Enterprise and Feature Writing:
Cultivate sources among city officials, police leadership, educators, and community members to break news and write compelling human-interest features and enterprise stories.
Multi-Platform Publishing:
File timely reports for our digital platforms as news breaks, while producing polished, deeply reported long-form pieces for our biweekly print editions.
Community Engagement:
Cover community events, public hearings, and local gatherings in person, remaining visible and accessible to Rye residents.
Qualifications &
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional reporting experience preferred (local community journalism or municipal beat experience strongly preferred).
Location and Logistics:
Must live in or near Westchester County, N.Y., and have access to a car for local travel and meetings.
Skills:
Excellent news judgment, speed and accuracy on deadline, strong interviewing skills, and a fundamental understanding of local government.
How to Apply
Ready to join an award-winning local news team?
Please email your resume, a compelling cover letter, and 3 to 4 of your best reporting clips
to Editor-in-Chief Jon Elsen at
jonelsen@ryerecord.com
.
The Rye Record is an equal opportunity employer.
Details
| Company | The Rye Record |
| Location | Rye, New York |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Authors, journalists and linguists |