Writer-Reporter
Role Description
The Writer-Reporter is supervised by the Weekend Editor and is responsible for pitching, reporting and writing stories across platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher, reporter and interviewer with sound news judgment and an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They will be expected to write daily under tight deadlines and assist in developing sources and supporting long-term reporting initiatives. They will also be expected to cover breaking news and events. The Writer-Reporter is a collaborative team player with strong knowledge of the digital landscape, including SEO, Discover and analytics. This role has a regular weekend schedule of Thursday to Monday and hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
- Writing stories on deadline across platforms (60%)
- Reporting stories and conducting interviews (20%)
- Pitching content (10%)
- Taking on and organizing special content projects as needed, and other duties as assigned (10%)
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience
- Minimum 2 years experience writing for a high volume, digital news operation
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proven ability to work independently
- Strong writing and research skills and impeccable journalistic standards
- Ability to respond quickly to breaking news
- Strong reporting and interviewing skills and the ability to cultivate new sources
- Have a passion for the PEOPLE brand
Requirements
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 0 - 10%, or as may be assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Adoption or surrogate assistance
- Donation matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Basic life insurance
- Basic accidental death & dismemberment
- Supplemental life insurance
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Short term and long term disability
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Family care benefits
- A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
- 10-12 paid holidays annually
- Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
- Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance