Reporter- FeedMe

Summary of Position Newsday’s FeedMe team has an opening for a food and restaurant reporter to add to our coverage of Long Island's dining scene across digital, print and social platforms. We need a savvy, curious candidate who specializes in multi-platform storytelling – covering restaurant openings/closings and tracking Long Island restaurant trends – be that in quick turnaround features or engaging readers on Instagram and video storytelling. This individual will contribute food-related stories, social and video content for daily coverage and seasonal products, including our quarterly FeedMe magazine. Essential Duties & Functions Scout Nassau and Suffolk counties for restaurant news and trends, interviewing owners and patrons for short stories and social media content. Coverage entails a range of dining settings, from fast-casual chains to roadside delis and taquerias. Collaborate with the Restaurants team to update standing seasonal dining guides, from summer’s best lobster rolls to winter’s restaurants with fireplaces. Maintaining listings for destination-specific dining, from Garden City to Greenport. Essential Job Knowledge & Skills A minimum of 3 years’ experience required. Reporting and writing experience focused on restaurants and food trends is a plus. A bachelor’s degree a plus, not required. Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule – some night and weekend assignments are required. A valid driver’s license and car, with the ability to drive to assigned locations throughout Long Island. Proficiency in shooting iPhone photos and video for editorial use. Comfortable making appearances on video and social platforms. Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working on multiple assignments. Work well as a member of a team. Spanish-speaking skills are a plus. Must not have any food restrictions. Compensation The hourly base rate range for this role is $32.53 - $53.38, commensurate with experience. This position is represented by the Graphics Communication Conference, PPPWU. Physical Requirements Employees are generally required to work in the office and/or out in the field a minimum of three (3) days per week. Ability to travel throughout Long Island as related to the assignment being covered. A driver’s license in good standing and reliable means of transportation are required. Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation. Newsday Media Group is one of the nation’s most dynamic media organizations, serving Long Island through its portfolio of video, mobile, digital, print products and live events. With 19 Pulitzer Prizes, numerous NY Emmy awards, and many other esteemed honors for outstanding journalism, Newsday is evolving from a traditional newspaper into a cutting-edge multimedia content generating machine. The trusted brand is read by four out of 10 Long Island adults each week. With strong, local, gutsy journalism and deep dive investigations which are important to all Long Islanders, Newsday continues to be Your Eye on LI. Newsday Live events provide experiences and conversations relevant to life on Long Island. For businesses, Newsday’s custom content studio Brand 360 offers strategic marketing programs that leverage the strength of the Newsday brands, as well as our full portfolio of cross-platform products.