Life and Trends Reporter

The Life & Trends reporter on the Audience Off Platform team plays a pivotal role in driving Newsweek's engagement and reach, primarily on syndicated platforms like Apple News by rapidly crafting engaging content around trending themes. This team member will use the latest AI/LLM tools to assist in creating accurate, timely content on trending conversations and topics, and help contribute to the success of Newsweek and shape its future through data-driven decision making. 

Key Responsibilities

• Content creation: Create multiple stories per day on high-interest topics around life advice, personal dilemmas, health, wellness and trending digital themes. 


• Data awareness: Use analytics data to determine stories that will resonate with audiences. Monitor content performance and work to optimize headlines, visuals, and other elements for improved audience response.  


• Content refinement and improvement: Take editor feedback to constantly be improving individual stories and the story crafting process. Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative content ideas to drive audience growth and engagement.  


• AI assisted workflow: Increase prowess using LLMs to aid in the speed, depth and breadth of reporting and look for opportunities to further develop AI tools. 


• Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.


• Proven experience in creating content in a newsroom or digital publication or similar environment, with a track record of engaging a large audience.


• Deep understanding of lifestyle trending topics like internet conversations, health, entertainment, science, wellness and beyond.


• Strong editorial judgment with an exceptional ability to spot trending content.


• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing trends and pivot strategies accordingly without compromising on quality.


• Prior experience with AI/LLM tools is highly preferred but not required.

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience