Crain
Special Projects Reporter
Crain, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States, 44223
Description
What you'll be doing:
We are seeking a self-starting, passionate journalist to join our close-knit, talented and award-winning staff. We are looking for someone with a passion for data-driven journalism who can identify and report on industry trends, with a knack of breaking them down to tell the stories behind the numbers. You'll also assist with day-to-day beat reporting and breaking news. We strive to be the top source of news and information to our global audience through a variety of both print and digital channels. As part of our team, you will help deliver both breaking news, along with an analytical look at the top issues in a way that explains to our readers what the impact will be on them.
Why join us?
Rubber News may cover a niche industry, but the stories are anything but ordinary. There are rich opportunities to explore industry trends, meet fascinating personalities, and tell impactful stories. Join us to be a part of a newsroom that values journalistic excellence and strives to provide the best information to our audience.
We are looking for someone who can:Identify, break down and report on industry trends.Contribute to day-to-day reporting and breaking news.Oversee special projects/rankings.Cover several key industry beats in the tire and rubber industry.Help proof pages during print production cycles.
Who You Are:Curious and driven: You have a passion for reporting and data-driven journalism.News breaker: You live for finding scoops and breaking news.Multitasker: Juggling stories is second nature to you. Bonus if you can do it without breaking a sweat.Strategic thinker: You are not only a reporter, you are eager to help devise an editorial strategy that reflects fresh thinking and keeps our content ahead of the curve.Collaborative team player: You thrive in a newsroom environment and contribute ideas and work seamlessly with the team.
Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: At least two years in a professional newsroom, which may include internships or a significant college journalism experience, with strong reporting skills.Self-starter: Motivated and able to work independently while contributing to the team's success.Travel ready: Willing to travel to industry events and chase down the next big story.
Position will work a hybrid schedule from our Cuyahoga Falls office or, possibly remotely from one of the states listed on our career site. Must be able to work ET hours.
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $59,000 to $65,000.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
#full-time
#hybrid
#journalism
#associate
#LI-LV1
Brand Overview:
Rubber News is a fortnightly tabloid newspaper for rubber product manufacturers and others allied to the rubber industry. It provides news, features, commentary, technical and marketing information in print and daily on the Internet to rubber product manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and laboratories worldwide. Rubber News also organizes several technical conferences in North America, including the biennial International Tire Exhibition & Conference - Tire Manufacturing. In addition, Rubber News offers niche email newsletters for the latex, silicone and global tire industries.
www.rubbernews.com
@RubberNews
About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What you'll be doing:
We are seeking a self-starting, passionate journalist to join our close-knit, talented and award-winning staff. We are looking for someone with a passion for data-driven journalism who can identify and report on industry trends, with a knack of breaking them down to tell the stories behind the numbers. You'll also assist with day-to-day beat reporting and breaking news. We strive to be the top source of news and information to our global audience through a variety of both print and digital channels. As part of our team, you will help deliver both breaking news, along with an analytical look at the top issues in a way that explains to our readers what the impact will be on them.
Why join us?
Rubber News may cover a niche industry, but the stories are anything but ordinary. There are rich opportunities to explore industry trends, meet fascinating personalities, and tell impactful stories. Join us to be a part of a newsroom that values journalistic excellence and strives to provide the best information to our audience.
We are looking for someone who can:Identify, break down and report on industry trends.Contribute to day-to-day reporting and breaking news.Oversee special projects/rankings.Cover several key industry beats in the tire and rubber industry.Help proof pages during print production cycles.
Who You Are:Curious and driven: You have a passion for reporting and data-driven journalism.News breaker: You live for finding scoops and breaking news.Multitasker: Juggling stories is second nature to you. Bonus if you can do it without breaking a sweat.Strategic thinker: You are not only a reporter, you are eager to help devise an editorial strategy that reflects fresh thinking and keeps our content ahead of the curve.Collaborative team player: You thrive in a newsroom environment and contribute ideas and work seamlessly with the team.
Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: At least two years in a professional newsroom, which may include internships or a significant college journalism experience, with strong reporting skills.Self-starter: Motivated and able to work independently while contributing to the team's success.Travel ready: Willing to travel to industry events and chase down the next big story.
Position will work a hybrid schedule from our Cuyahoga Falls office or, possibly remotely from one of the states listed on our career site. Must be able to work ET hours.
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $59,000 to $65,000.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
#full-time
#hybrid
#journalism
#associate
#LI-LV1
Brand Overview:
Rubber News is a fortnightly tabloid newspaper for rubber product manufacturers and others allied to the rubber industry. It provides news, features, commentary, technical and marketing information in print and daily on the Internet to rubber product manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and laboratories worldwide. Rubber News also organizes several technical conferences in North America, including the biennial International Tire Exhibition & Conference - Tire Manufacturing. In addition, Rubber News offers niche email newsletters for the latex, silicone and global tire industries.
www.rubbernews.com
@RubberNews
About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)