Reporter, Editor What Now Media Group, INC. Interested ...

What Now Media Group, the nation's leading independent media company dedicated to breaking yet-to-open restaurant, retail, and real estate news across 31 metro areas nationwide, is seeking several self-starter and motivated individuals to join our team as a Reporter/Editor, covering restaurant news in multiple regions, including but not limited to New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and San Antonio. Ideal candidates live in or near one of these metro areas or are highly familiar with at least one of these markets. Role Overview: As the Reporter/Editor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering breaking news about the country's dynamic restaurant scene. Your primary responsibility will be to research, write, and publish exclusive scoops on yet-to-be-announced and yet-to-open restaurants, including the creation of Partner Alerts (B2B content for our paid subscribers). You will be responsible for identifying trends and keeping our readership informed about restaurant openings across several geographical regions. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee breaking news coverage initially in the restaurant vertical across assigned metro areas, with weekly and monthly coverage goals. Build and maintain a wide network of sources within the restaurant industry in your assigned regions. Ensure all published content is meticulously copy edited, adheres to our style guide, and meets editorial standards. Optimize posts for search engine optimization (SEO) to enhance visibility and engagement. Assign and edit work from freelance contributors, ensuring a diverse range of voices and regional representation. Manage city-specific social media accounts to promote content and engage with the local audience. Track and analyze readership metrics to identify trends and drive strategic growth in your regions. Qualifications: Proven experience as a reporter or editor, ideally with a focus on breaking news and feature reporting in the restaurant, retail, or real estate sectors. Familiarity with the restaurant industry in multiple metro areas (experience with New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and San Antonio is a plus). Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and adherence to editorial standards. Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to optimize content for search engines. Experience managing social media platforms for content promotion and audience engagement. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with industry sources and freelance contributors across multiple markets. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your experience in breaking news and feature reporting ideally in the restaurant, retail, or real estate sectors, and writing samples or a link to your portfolio to We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Skills Online Audio And Video Media Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-10