**Job Description** **_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._** **PennLive** is seeking an energetic **Food & Drink** **Reporter** to anchor our coverage of the Pittsburgh dining scene. This role will be essential in keeping audiences informed about where the city and region eats and drinks, with a strong emphasis on timely, must-read content creation. An on-camera presence is essential, as this journalist will help bring stories to life through vertical video and social storytelling across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms. This content creator will own breaking news on restaurant openings and closings - no restaurant should open or close in the Pittsburgh region without our coverage. Speed, accuracy and strong news judgment are critical, as this role will regularly turn quick, engaging stories that inform readers and drive conversation. Beyond daily news, this position will develop high interest "best of" lists that help readers, viewers and listeners navigate the region's dining landscape (think: "25 best burgers in Pittsburgh") and highlight standout spots across neighborhoods. The ideal candidate will also look for creative, audience-friendly ways to cover the beat, from trying signature dishes at local favorites to identify emerging trends and the region's many hidden gems. We're looking for a strong, efficient journalist with a passion for food and a keen understanding of what readers, viewers and listeners want to know right now. The base salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 per year. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events. **Our ideal candidate will have the following:** + Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience + A minimum of two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing. + Experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience + Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately + Proven ability to source, report and break news on a busy local food scene + Strong news judgment, sharp writing skills, and a solid grasp of digital storytelling are musts. + Comfort working across written, visual and audio platforms. + Clean, conversational writing that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. PA Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . PA Media Group is a digitally focused news and information company which publishes and operates PennLive, The Patriot News and a growing suite of digital and print products. The Pulitzer Prize winning Patriot-News has been serving the communities and people of central Pennsylvania since 1854. PA Media Group is committed to being the most comprehensive, in-depth source of news and information for readers throughout the state. _Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.