Food, Drink, and Culture Reporter - Join Our Team at The Press of Atlantic City!

The Press of Atlantic City is seeking a talented reporter to focus on trends in local food, drink, and culture along the Jersey Shore.

We're looking for a journalist with at least one year of experience at a professional media outlet, website, or newspaper. Your beat will encompass everything new in the local dining scene, from restaurant openings and closings to the evolving food landscape in Atlantic City and the surrounding areas. You'll also uncover niche, off-the-beaten-path spots that only locals know about, making you the go-to resource for Shore residents and visitors alike.

In addition to covering where the Jersey Shore eats and drinks, you'll also report on where it shops, keeping tabs on business openings and closings. Think of yourself as an influencer with the might of The Press of Atlantic City behind you. You'll need to hard some news experience, with the ability to use data, financial documents, and some government reporting into your storytelling.

What We're Looking For:

Creative Storyteller: You have a knack for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with readers across platforms.
Community Connector: You excel at building sources and engaging with diverse communities, uncovering stories that others might miss.
Adaptable Journalist: You're comfortable with feedback, able to pivot quickly, and have experience covering fast-paced news.
Social Media Savvy: You know how to leverage social media to both find and promote stories.
Hands-On Content Creator: You can shoot basic photos and videos, adding visual elements to your storytelling.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least one year of reporting experience at a professional media outlet, with a preference for those who have covered food, culture, business, or hard news.
Proven ability to write engaging, well-sourced stories under deadline pressure.
Strong knowledge of social media platforms and multimedia content creation.
Familiarity with AP style, strong writing skills, and the ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Why the Jersey Shore? The Jersey Shore is a dynamic region known for its rich culture, thriving food and drink scene, and diverse cultural trends. From Atlantic City's bustling boardwalk and casinos to the hidden gems in coastal towns, the Shore offers a wealth of stories for an enterprising reporter.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and work samples that showcase your ability to inform, entertain, and grow readership.

About Lee Enterprises: The Press of Atlantic City is part of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news, information, and advertising in 77 markets across 26 states. With a commitment to high-quality journalism and community engagement, Lee Enterprises connects people to the stories that matter in their lives.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
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