Tourism & Lifestyle Reporter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Rhode Island.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive coverage of Rhode Island's tourism, food, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors with expertise and creativity.

• Create a diverse range of content including breaking news, service journalism, features, profiles, trend stories, and enterprise reporting.

• Develop destination guides, restaurant lists, travel suggestions, and seasonal content that enhances readers' experiences in living in or visiting Rhode Island.

• Foster relationships with chefs, restaurateurs, tourism leaders, business owners, event organizers, and community members throughout the state.

• Produce compelling social media content that amplifies story reach and engages with audiences.

• Generate story ideas based on audience interests, search trends, and analytics.

• Contribute to newsletters and other initiatives aimed at engaging the audience.

• Collaborate with editors, visual journalists, and fellow reporters on significant projects and statewide reporting efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated skills in reporting, writing, and interviewing.

• Strong understanding of AP style and journalism ethics.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within a newsroom environment.

• Keen news judgment and a curiosity about Rhode Island’s food, travel, and cultural scene.

• Experience utilizing social media as a tool for reporting and audience development.

• Capability to handle multiple deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Access to unique experiences and events within the Rhode Island community.