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 written 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 Feed Me 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout Long Island as related to the assignment being covered.
• Driver’s license in good standing and reliable means of transportation are required

Compensation

• The hourly base rate range for this role is $31.27 - $51.30, commensurate with experience.

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to actual or perceived sex, race, color, age, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, religion or religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.27 - $51.30 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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