Life and Trends Reporter

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. 

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

  a

  wareness:

  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

  Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.