Associate Editor, Midwest, Eater Job at Vox Media in Chicago

Eater is looking for an experienced reporter and editor to contribute news stories, reports, and maps to the Midwest region, encompassing sites in Chicago, Twin Cities, and Detroit. They will assist the regional editor and editor in setting the tone for the region, helping to capture the breadth and depth of the dining scene in key cities with an eye for diverse voices, cuisines, and neighborhoods. The person in the role will be tenacious in breaking news, tracking restaurants through their full life-cycle, and bring a sharp tastemaking sensibility to Eater's service maps and guides. The associate editor should come with an avalanche of fresh ideas to make Eater Chicago, Eater Twin Cities, and Eater Detroit must-read publications for dining enthusiasts.This role is based in the Chicago metro area.WHO WE AREEater, the national food publication with outlets across the country, is at the forefront of reporting on the restaurant industry, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, and telling people where to eat with its beloved maps and guides.Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible.As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices : to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.WHAT YOU'LL DOOffer expertise and insight into the food and restaurant culture across the Midwest regionContribute to daily news stories, in-depth features, and service-oriented pieces such as maps and guidesAssist with the execution of various social media accounts on X, Facebook, Instagram, as well as newsletters, keeping in line with Eater's standardsAssist with the editing of freelancers and peers as neededEnsure all posts are SEO optimized and that headlines meet our standardsTrack openings and develop sources including chefs, restaurateurs, and relevant spokespeople across the wider Midwest regionAssist with various other editorial duties as neededParticipate in cross-brand promotional efforts and collaboration with the national Eater.com team as communicated by other team managersAppear on panels, radio, and other public appearances as appropriate for the brandWHO YOU ARE Experience in journalism, particularly with breaking daily news, developing sources, covering a beat, and editing other writersAbility to pivot nimbly, managing multiple assignments across the Midwest regionA sense of urgency surrounding the fast pace of digital news, and the ability to quickly execute insightful service contentComfort with tastemaking and asserting an authoritative voice about restaurants across a particular regionAttention to detail, news judgment, story packaging, and careful eye for accuracyInterest in digital headline writing, analytics, and social media publishingGreat communication skills and the ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, remote work environmentA love for restaurants and knowledge of the regional scene and at the very least a voracious hunger to become an expert in the industryAbility to adapt and strategize using data-driven tools and feedbackFlexibility and the ability to adapt to the demands of a changing media marketBonus points for : Expertise covering the Chicago area and access to a car or comfort taking public transportationExperience with managing and editing freelancersExperience covering business, real estate, the restaurant industry, or legal mattersExperience with photography and article layoutExperience with writing and / or editing long-lead, high-touch feature storiesIf you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team.WHERE YOU'LL WORKThis job is remote, based in Chicago, IL.Want to know more about what working at Eater is like, or have q's not answered here? Check out our extensive FAQWHY VOX MEDIA?WHAT WE OFFERThis is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, EastOUR DEI COMMITMENTVox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).WHAT COMES NEXTOur recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.PAY TRANSPARENCYThe salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.Pay Range$65,000-$68,000 USD

Salary : $65,000 - $68,000