Food Reporter
Food Reporter
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Job Description
Hearst Connecticut Media Groups journalists cover communities all over the state serving readers across platforms including our sites like CTInsider app newsletters social media accounts and more for nine daily and 21 weekly newspapers.
Were looking for an enterprising audiencefocused and collaborative reporter to join HCMGs food team.
This reporter would cover the states restaurant scene including breaking news emerging trends in food contributing to interactives on cuisines and more through text photos and video.
Duties and responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with editors other reporters photographers and audience team members to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers
Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online and follows up when appropriate with more indepth enterprise pieces
Demonstrates a comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in realtime and the longterm
Effectively shoots and edits photos and video to accompany stories
Qualifications:
Experience writing or editing at a newspaper news website or magazine
Bachelors degree or equivalent in journalism English communications or related field preferred
Demonstrated success working in a deadlinedriven environment
Highly organized and detailoriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Previous food reporting experience a plus but not required
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Valid drivers license and a working vehicle are required for this position
The Benefits
- Health dental vision disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Three weeks vacation annually
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Paid training opportunities including journalism conferences
- Flexible spending account
- Parental leave and support
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
To apply:
Send a cover letter resume and clips for review.
HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply including women people of color applicants with disabilities those from the LGBTQ community and veterans.
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If youre a passionate dedicated worker whos interested in Hearst Connecticut Media Group but dont have all the skills listed here please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table.
Heres a look at Hearst CTs 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion report: fulltime job with benefits is based in Connecticut and is not eligible for remote candidates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
