Newsday Media Group Hiring for Restaurant Reporter Job at Melville, NY Full Time

Scout Nassau and Suffolk counties for restaurant news and trends, interviewing owners and patrons for short stories and social media content. Coverage entails a range of dining settings, from fast-casual chains to roadside delis and taquerias.

Collaborate with the Restaurants team to update standing seasonal dining guides, from summer’s best lobster rolls to winter’s restaurants with fireplaces. This position includes maintaining listings for destination-specific dining, from Garden City to Greenport.

Qualifications:

• Reporting and writing experience focused on restaurants and food trends is a plus.

• Comfortable making appearances on video and social platform

• Proficiency in shooting iPhone photos and video for editorial use.

• Must not have any food restrictions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule—some night and weekend assignments are required.

• A valid driver’s license and car, with the ability to drive to assigned locations throughout Long Island.

• The Company requires that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19.

• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Newsday Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location