Pittsburgh Food & Drink Reporter

About the role

This role will anchor PennLive's coverage of the Pittsburgh dining scene, focusing on timely, must-read content creation. It will also develop high-interest "best of" lists and highlight standout spots across neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Anchor coverage of the Pittsburgh dining scene
• Create engaging, informative content for vertical video and social media platforms
• Develop high-interest "best of" lists
• Identify and cover emerging trends and hidden gems in the region's dining landscape
• Work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Build, maintain, and engage an active audience
• Source, report, and break news on a busy local food scene
• Write clean, conversational copy that keeps readers engaged from start to finish

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
• Proven ability to source, report, and break news on a busy local food scene
• Strong news judgment, sharp writing skills, and a solid grasp of digital storytelling
• Comfort working across written, visual, and audio platforms

Qualifications

• Passion for food and a keen understanding of what readers, viewers, and listeners want to know right now
• Experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

Skills

• On-camera presence
• Sharp writing skills
• Strong news judgment
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure
• Experience covering a busy local food scene
• Proficiency in digital storytelling

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate news cycles and events