Food & Dining Reporter - Eastern PA

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as a leading authority on the dining, food and beverage industry in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding parts of eastern Pennsylvania.

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Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

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→Serve as a leading authority on the dining, food and beverage industry in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding parts of eastern Pennsylvania.
→Break stories on openings and closings of restaurants and adjacent businesses, including bars, cafes, microbreweries, distilleries, organic farms, butchers, local markets, and specialty shops.
→Build and maintain relationships with chefs, restaurateurs, tourism leaders, farmers, artisans, local chambers of commerce, business associations and hospitality professionals.
→Attend tastings, openings, festivals, and industry events to identify stories before they become mainstream.
→Provide expert commentary and recommendations for audiences seeking trusted guidance on where to explore local culture through food and drink.
→Develop destination guides, rankings, features, and trend analyses that showcase eastern Pennsylvania’s unique culture.
→Deliver insightful reporting that balances enthusiastic storytelling with journalistic integrity and expert knowledge.

Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field, or an equivalen combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing, preferably including experience with food and dining
A natural curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering and understanding a wide variety of foods, flavors, and cultural traditions
Proven ability to source, report and break news on a busy local food scene
Comfort working across written, visual and audio platforms
Experience utilizing a variety of social media platforms, with on-camera presence a plus
Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI tools in a professional workflow to improve efficiency
Experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
Understanding of how to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors