Pittsburgh Food & Drink Reporter
About The Position
PennLive is seeking an energetic Food & Drink Reporter to anchor its coverage of the Pittsburgh dining scene. This role is essential for keeping audiences informed about where the city and region eats and drinks, with a strong emphasis on timely, must-read content creation. The journalist will have an on-camera presence, bringing stories to life through vertical video and social storytelling across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This content creator will be responsible for breaking news on restaurant openings and closings, ensuring timely coverage. Speed, accuracy, and strong news judgment are critical for regularly producing quick, engaging stories that inform readers and drive conversation. Beyond daily news, the position involves developing "best of" lists to help readers navigate the region’s dining landscape and highlight standout spots. The ideal candidate will explore creative, audience-friendly ways to cover the beat, including trying signature dishes, identifying emerging trends, and uncovering hidden gems. The role requires a strong, efficient journalist with a passion for food and a keen understanding of audience interests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing.
- Experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience
- Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Proven ability to source, report and break news on a busy local food scene
- Strong news judgment, sharp writing skills, and a solid grasp of digital storytelling are musts.
- Comfort working across written, visual and audio platforms.
- Clean, conversational writing that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
- Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
Responsibilities
- Anchor coverage of the Pittsburgh dining scene.
- Keep audiences informed about where the city and region eats and drinks.
- Create timely, must-read content.
- Utilize an on-camera presence to bring stories to life through vertical video and social storytelling.
- Own breaking news on restaurant openings and closings.
- Regularly turn quick, engaging stories that inform readers and drive conversation.
- Develop high-interest "best of" lists.
- Highlight standout spots across neighborhoods.
- Cover the beat in creative, audience-friendly ways.
- Identify emerging trends and hidden gems in the region's food scene.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
