Reporter

Haymarket Media, Inc•New York, NY

33d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Reporter to join the PRWeek editorial team. This position is located in New York, NY, working on a mandated hybrid basis three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two days remotely. Job Overview: Fascinated by how the biggest and most creative corporations and brands build their reputation and tell their stories? Interested in covering how brands in crisis – from Cracker Barrel to Boeing to Target to Campbell’s – fight for their lives using crisis comms, business strategy, media relations and social media? Reputation and communication are more important than ever in modern organizations - from crisis to social media to purpose to employee engagement to data and analytics. Effective comms is the hallmark of leaders who are stepping up in politics, business and healthcare, or as individuals. PRWeek is seeking an enterprising and driven first- or second-job reporter to cover the corporate and AI software beats at the premier business brand for PR pros. The role covers everything from breaking news to in-depth interviews and analysis to long-form features. It involves delivering up-to-the-minute daily content to the PRWeek website, in-depth analyses, sophisticated features and helping populate the brand’s AI Dashboard and Play By Play sports email newsletters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Social media savvy, curious and aggressive reporting skills
Ability to tell the story behind the story and put issues in context
A demonstrated great writing style
Passion for reporting, including the desire to build a beat and cultivate contacts
Tenacious newshound who thrives on beating competitors to the punch
Presenting skills across live events, podcasts, videos and other formats
Knowledge of PR, AI and communications a plus

Responsibilities

Develop strong contacts with in-house CCOs and corporate communications executives, as well as the specialist and corporate arms of big holding company firms
Cover the biggest news and trends in corporate comms and crisis PR, breaking news on top executive and account moves
Manage content for AI Dashboard and become an expert voice on AI and the PR vendor/software sectors
Contribute to Play By Play email newsletter and specialize in sports comms and marketing
Write longer profile pieces for publication online and in print
Maintain an avid interest in U.S. and global news cycles

Benefits

A competitive compensation package
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee referral awards
Tuition reimbursement
Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit, to ensure work life balance