[Hiring] Lead Reporter @Endeavor Business Media

Role Description

Lead Reporters are responsible for the production of high-quality, high-value original bylined content across all viable media—print, digital, social, audio, visual. They interview the top voices in their industries to provide deep analysis, commentary, context, and information that is vital to their target audiences. Internally, they serve as experts of their beats, collaborating with peers to share knowledge, and insights and to guide cross-brand efforts. Externally, they strive to become a recognized expert across their industry whose voice is actively and regularly sought among peers and major news outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Write/record and publish original bylined content across the brand’s digital, print, audio, visual, and social media channels.
• Develop key contacts across the industry for exclusive interviews and sources for content.
• Solicit, source, and review contributed expert content as needed.
• Actively engage with and participate in live and digital industry events.
• Raise your profile through social media, newsletters, and the development of a readily recognizable voice and perspective in bylined content.
• Serve as an internal expert on your beat/industry to fuel cross-brand content and collaboration.
• Produce the best original content in your industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, English, communications, or related field
• 5 years editorial experience
• Experience covering manufacturing and business is a plus; knowledge of the plastics industry and processing technologies a big plus.

Requirements

• Journalistic Ethics
• Digital Publishing Tactics
• Public Speaking
• Writing & Editing
• Research & Interviewing
• Networking
• Front of Camera/Mic Presence
• SEO / GEO
• Social Media

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 24/7 access to Telehealth services
• FSA and HSA pretax savings accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• A generous PTO policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional growth opportunities through continuing education
• Company Core Value Awards
• Employee Retail & Travel discounts