Top 13 Writer Jobs in Syracuse, Ny

Regional Managing Editor
Sample News Group —Syracuse, NY
- $62,353.20 - $62,353.21 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Editorial & Production Assistant
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Technical Writer
Gromelski & Associates, Inc. —Syracuse, NY
- $70,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
- Research
- Relocation assistance
Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,483 - $1,800 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Military encouraged
Part-Time Faculty: JNL 211: Cross-Media News Writing (Fall 2026)
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,483.20 - $1,596.50 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
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Part-Time Faculty: Open Writing Consultant Sections (Fall 2025)
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,440 - $1,800 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Military encouraged
Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,440 - $1,800 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Part-Time Faculty: AAS 201: Writing About Black Culture (Fall 2026)
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,483 - $2,000 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Part-Time Faculty: ARI 701: Graduate Thesis Writing (Fall 2026)
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,483.20 - $1,751.00 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Military encouraged
7d
Part-time Faculty: WRT 105 or WRT 205: Professional Writing Instructor Fall 2026
Syracuse University —Syracuse, NY
- $1,483 - $1,800 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Regional Managing Editor

Sample News Group
Syracuse, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,353.20 - $62,353.21 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

AP style
Website management
Teamwork
Journalism
Public relations

Full Job Description

Overview

The regional managing editor provides editorial leadership for multiple newspapers and their websites in the central New York region, overseeing newsroom operations for five weekly publications and a monthly magazine in Syracuse with some involvement in daily newspaper operations in Cortland and Oswego. This position includes some coverage responsibilities as well as editorial oversight of our newsroom.

As the Regional Managing Editor, it is essential to deliver high-quality journalism across multiple publications while managing day-to-day newsroom workflows, mentoring reporters and editors, coordinating print and digital production and driving community engagement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and newsroom leader with strong editing, reporting, organizational and coaching skills who can manage multiple deadlines and publications simultaneously.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide compelling, hyper-local products comprised of news and sports, feature stories, along with standard community newspaper fare such as obituaries, police and courts, social news, and community events

· Provide and/or manage coverage of municipal and community news

· Develop and maintain strong public relations by way of sound community journalism, involvement and open communication with our various constituencies

· Lead editorial operations for multiple newspapers and special sections

· Supervise, coach, and evaluate reporters, editors, photographers, and other newsroom personnel

· Review wire service reports for regional and national news of interest to our local audience

· Plan and coordinate enterprise and breaking news coverage

· Edit stories for accuracy, clarity, fairness, style, grammar, and legal compliance

· Manage staffing schedules and workflow priorities

· Ensure timely production of print and digital content while meeting all publication deadlines

· Develop content strategies that increase readership, audience engagement, and digital traffic

· Analyze audience metrics and implement strategies to improve performance across digital platforms and social media channels

· Foster a collaborative newsroom culture focused on accountability, innovation, and professional growth

· Work closely with advertising, circulation, production, and executive leadership to support organizational goals

· Representing the organization at community events and maintaining strong relationships with local stakeholders

· Uphold the highest standards of journalism ethics and professional conduct.

· Protect the newspaper from charges of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy or other litigation.

Qualifications

· Strong news judgment and understanding of community journalism.

· Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.

· Knowledge of AP style and media law.

· Experience with digital publishing platforms, social media strategy, audience analytics, and content management systems

· Proficiency with newspaper design, pagination and newsroom technology preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

· Five years of newsroom experience preferred, including supervisory or management responsibilities.

· Experience overseeing multiple publications or newsrooms

· Proven record of audience growth and newsroom development

· Experience implementing digital-first and emerging technology strategies

· Strong background in coaching and mentoring journalists

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Health, dental and vision insurance. 401K, paid time off.

· Paid time off and holidays

· 401(k) and other company benefits

· Professional development opportunities

About Us

Sample News Group is a community-focused news organization committed to delivering trusted local journalism that informs, engages, and strengthens the communities we serve. Our newspapers and digital platforms provide essential coverage of local government, education, business, sports, and community life across our region.

This is not a remote position. Editor will be expected to reside in the Central New York Region and work primarily out of our Syracuse office.

Interested candidates please submit qualifying documents to:

David Tyler, Group Publisher, [email protected]

Pay: $62,353.20 - $62,353.21 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Regional Managing Editor

Editorial & Production Assistant

Technical Writer

Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Part-Time Faculty: JNL 211: Cross-Media News Writing (Fall 2026)

Part-Time Faculty: Open Writing Consultant Sections (Fall 2025)

Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026

Part-Time Faculty: AAS 201: Writing About Black Culture (Fall 2026)

Part-Time Faculty: ARI 701: Graduate Thesis Writing (Fall 2026)

Part-time Faculty: WRT 105 or WRT 205: Professional Writing Instructor Fall 2026

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