Food Reporter

2 months ago


Denver, Colorado, United States MediaNews Group Full time

Summary:
The Denver Post is seeking a reporter to cover one of the most exciting up-and-coming dining scenes in the country.
Are dumplings the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning? Do tamales feature heavily in your list of hobbies? Are you just as comfortable at a five-course dinner as you are at a hole-in-the-wall or food truck? Then you might be the right person for the job of food writer for The Denver Post.
We are seeking someone with a deep knowledge of cuisine and dining and a dedication to journalistic principles to cover a food scene that produces buzzworthy news daily. That includes restaurant openings and closings, celebrity chef news, dining trends, enterprise pieces, lists and much more. The position involves writing for both our print and online outlets.
We ask applicants to submit a cover letter explaining why you are seeking this job and your general approach to food writing.
What you will do:

  • Researching, observing surroundings, and conducting interviews over the telephone and in person to gather pertinent information for news stories
  • Organizing information to write an accurate, clear, interesting and grammatically correct story while meeting deadlines; discussing story formulation with editors and editing or rewriting stories as necessary
  • Developing sources and checking with them on a regular basis to break exclusive news
  • Understanding SEO techniques to ensure content reaches the largest online audience
  • Creating and curating content for a dynamic newsletter
  • Working closely with visual journalists to provide clear explanations of assignments; shooting photos and videos when necessary
  • Able to write a fast, accurate breaking news story for online as well as developing stories of varying complexity for the weekly food cover of the print sections
  • Identifying and writing breaking news quickly and accurately
  • Pitching stories and working on assignments with enthusiasm and close attention to detail
  • Focusing on creating content that serves our region
  • Utilizing user data as a key indicator of success and using that data to inform story choices
  • Experimenting with, adapting to and suggesting digital storytelling approaches, formats and tools that better serve our readers
  • Completing duties on time and with minimal oversight

What you will bring:

  • Minimum of two years of reporting and writing for a major media outlet, preferably covering food and restaurants
  • College degree or equivalent experience
  • A demonstrated passion for using social media to engage audiences and expand reach
  • Self-starter who is eager to learn and develop new skills
  • Strong news judgement
  • Works well independently and within a team; fosters a cooperative work environment
  • Strong writing, grammar, and AP style skills; ability to work occasional night and weekend shifts

The hourly wage is $ $34.27. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at
Through a rich history of innovation, engagement and results, Denver Post Media continues to offer trusted guidance to our advertising partners across Colorado and beyond. With an unmatched portfolio of marketing solutions, we have the resources to offer a full suite of comprehensive, multimedia options all under one roof. In tandem with Adtaxi, we are 2022 Google Premier Partners, Microsoft Advertising Select Partners and Meta Business Partners.
We are the winners of the 2021 Digital Innovation Award (awarded through the LMC) and 2021 award for Best Use of Programmatic in a Marketing Campaign (awarded through the AdExchanger Awards). Beyond all of that, we're here to do the right thing for our clients, give back to the community around us and have some fun in the process.
"Built In Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 Winner"
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


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