Tribune Publishing
Retail/Restaurants Reporter
Tribune Publishing, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Summary:
The Morning Call is looking for a dedicated and self-motivated reporter to cover the Lehigh Valley's flourishing restaurant and retail scenes. We want someone curious and savvy who can balance breaking/trending news with features and enterprise stories. The reporter will curate a restaurant/retail-focused newsletter and maintain an active presence on social media - engaging readers and using platforms to develop sources and story ideas.
The position is remote but must be local to the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania.
What you will do:Report on local restaurant/retail news with high audience interest - focusing on openings, closings and breaking/trending stories. Identify and write breaking news quickly and accuratelyCover local dining and retail trends; for example: How staff shortages are affecting restaurants; what rising prices and shrinking menu options mean for diners; and how malls and shopping centers are reinventing themselvesProduce seasonal dining guides (summer outdoor dining, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.)Deliver regular "best of" dining lists (best pizza, best vegetarian spots, best hoagies, best burgers, etc.), soliciting audience suggestions in the processDevelop features on some of the interesting people and places in the local retail and restaurant scenes; for example: An 18-year-old opening his first restaurant; how a local cafe is helping to launch startups; and how a local Walmart became a foodie hotspotCurate a roundup of retail/restaurant news each week for an email newsletter and a column for print ("Retail Watch")Help supplement our coverage of "things to do" in the Lehigh ValleyMaintain an active social media presence, using various platforms to develop sources and story ideas while promoting your contentWork closely with visual journalists to provide clear explanations of assignments; shooting photos and videos when necessaryUse SEO best practices to optimize your contentExperiment with, adapt to and suggest digital storytelling approaches, formats and tools that better serve our readersShift gears as needed, juggling quick-hit, short-term and long-term assignments simultaneouslyUtilize metrics to evaluate what content is engaging our audience, and use that data to inform story choicesComplete duties on time with minimal oversight
What you will bring:College degree or equivalent experienceSolid news judgmentStrong writing, grammar, AP style and communication skillsDigital and social media skills, with an understanding of SEO and metricsAbility to produce content quickly and accuratelyExpertise in cultivating sources, with the goal of becoming an authority on the area you coverAbility to work both independently and within a teamAn eagerness to learn and develop new skillsAvailability to support team needs with occasional night and weekend shiftsValid driver's license and reliable transportation
Please include the following in your online application: a cover letter, resume and clips that show your skills and range.
Who we are:
The Morning Call is a Tribune Publishing newspaper, located in the thriving Lehigh Valley, the third-most populous region in the state, 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Be yourself. Bring yourself. Because that's the only way we will deliver on our mission to provide meaningful journalism to the diverse communities we serve. Join us.
#LI-MW1
The Morning Call is looking for a dedicated and self-motivated reporter to cover the Lehigh Valley's flourishing restaurant and retail scenes. We want someone curious and savvy who can balance breaking/trending news with features and enterprise stories. The reporter will curate a restaurant/retail-focused newsletter and maintain an active presence on social media - engaging readers and using platforms to develop sources and story ideas.
The position is remote but must be local to the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania.
What you will do:Report on local restaurant/retail news with high audience interest - focusing on openings, closings and breaking/trending stories. Identify and write breaking news quickly and accuratelyCover local dining and retail trends; for example: How staff shortages are affecting restaurants; what rising prices and shrinking menu options mean for diners; and how malls and shopping centers are reinventing themselvesProduce seasonal dining guides (summer outdoor dining, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.)Deliver regular "best of" dining lists (best pizza, best vegetarian spots, best hoagies, best burgers, etc.), soliciting audience suggestions in the processDevelop features on some of the interesting people and places in the local retail and restaurant scenes; for example: An 18-year-old opening his first restaurant; how a local cafe is helping to launch startups; and how a local Walmart became a foodie hotspotCurate a roundup of retail/restaurant news each week for an email newsletter and a column for print ("Retail Watch")Help supplement our coverage of "things to do" in the Lehigh ValleyMaintain an active social media presence, using various platforms to develop sources and story ideas while promoting your contentWork closely with visual journalists to provide clear explanations of assignments; shooting photos and videos when necessaryUse SEO best practices to optimize your contentExperiment with, adapt to and suggest digital storytelling approaches, formats and tools that better serve our readersShift gears as needed, juggling quick-hit, short-term and long-term assignments simultaneouslyUtilize metrics to evaluate what content is engaging our audience, and use that data to inform story choicesComplete duties on time with minimal oversight
What you will bring:College degree or equivalent experienceSolid news judgmentStrong writing, grammar, AP style and communication skillsDigital and social media skills, with an understanding of SEO and metricsAbility to produce content quickly and accuratelyExpertise in cultivating sources, with the goal of becoming an authority on the area you coverAbility to work both independently and within a teamAn eagerness to learn and develop new skillsAvailability to support team needs with occasional night and weekend shiftsValid driver's license and reliable transportation
Please include the following in your online application: a cover letter, resume and clips that show your skills and range.
Who we are:
The Morning Call is a Tribune Publishing newspaper, located in the thriving Lehigh Valley, the third-most populous region in the state, 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Be yourself. Bring yourself. Because that's the only way we will deliver on our mission to provide meaningful journalism to the diverse communities we serve. Join us.
#LI-MW1