Writer-Reporter, Current Events
About The Position
The Writer-Reporter, Current Events, is supervised by the Executive Editor of Hard News and is responsible for pitching, reporting and writing stories across platforms. With a focus on personality-driven current events in government, the Writer-Reporter also contributes to other Hard News teams (Crime, Health, Human Interest, Royals & Sports) as needed. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, 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 between four and six stories each day under tight deadlines and assist in developing sources and supporting long-term reporting initiatives. They will also be expected to work occasional nights and weekends 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Writing stories on deadline across platforms
- Reporting stories and conducting interviews
- Pitching content
- Taking on and organizing special content projects as needed, and other duties as 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
