Digital-First Culinary Editor & Reporter

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Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Savannah Morning News in Coastal Georgia is seeking an ambitious, digitally savvy Food & Dining Reporter/Editor to lead coverage of one of the South's most dynamic culinary scenes. You will report and write breaking news, features, profiles, trend stories, reviews, and enterprise pieces focused on restaurants, chefs, food culture, and the local hospitality industry.

This role emphasizes service journalism, video storytelling, and audience growth to attract subscribers, with a strong

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's in communications or journalism.
3+ years newsroom experience.
Proficient with AI and automation in journalism.
Strong AP grammar and style.
Experience creating digital-first content including video.

Responsibilities

Lead Savannah Morning News' food and dining coverage across digital, video, social, and newsletter platforms. Serve as a content editor in the newsroom. Report and write breaking news, features, profiles, trend stories, reviews, and enterprise pieces focused on restaurants, chefs, food culture, and the local hospitality industry.
Create high-performing service journalism, including restaurant guides, rankings, dining recommendations, best-of lists, and seasonal coverage.
Develop video content showcasing restaurants, chefs, local food traditions, and dining experiences.
Build and maintain relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.
Identify emerging food and dining trends and translate them into engaging audience-focused content.
Edit and package stories for maximum digital engagement, search visibility, and social distribution.
Collaborate with visual journalists, audience teams, and newsroom leaders to grow readership and subscriptions.