Posted On: March 31, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Consumer Reports

Company Description

We are an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. We do it by fighting to put consumers’ needs first in the marketplace and by empowering them with the trusted knowledge they depend on to make better, more informed choices.

Job Description

The Managing Investigative Editor-Food functions as the content writer leader, assigner and editor of larger investigative stories in the food area, working with stakeholders in Health/Food CFA and across all platforms for the organization to create high-impact stories.. This editor also edits the work of other on-staff editors and writers. Ensures that high quality content is delivered in accordance with that strategy across all media formats and platforms.

• Under the direction of the Health/Food Content Team Leader, develops the content strategy for one or more significant investigative stories in the food realm every month
• Produces manages and assigns work with staff editors, writers , market analysts, testers –and where appropriate staff in Engagement and Mobilization to ensure the delivery of content across platforms in accordance with strategy, on time, consumer focused, accurate and compelling
• Develops strong network of contributors to create work across the platforms for the organization as needed
• Serves as an on-staff expert and spokesperson in the food realm. Stays abreast of important developments in those and related categories and keeps the larger team informed
• Produces, schedules, allocates work, and edits content for two or more investigative stories ensuring accurate, quality on-time delivery across multiple media formats and platforms
• Interacts with manufacturers, governmental agencies, customers, etc. to represent test results or other work/initiatives within CR
• Coordinates the development of story components (surveys, questionnaires, test protocols, etc.) for investigative stories
• Actively participates as a senior member of a product testing and content team, conferring with other team members as necessary to ensure objectives for quality and timeliness are met
• Ensures staff is correctly interpreting data and generating accurate and timely content
• Edits and rewrites the work of subordinates as necessary
• Writes stories/blogs as needed to support other important topic areas that the Health and Food CFA has in scope
• Performs other tasks as required

• College graduate or equivalent background with 7-10+ years' experience writing and editing the work of others and meeting rigid deadlines
• Significant background in food science, and covering developments in food safety, labeling and nutrition for consumer-facing media outlets
• Able to translate statistical and technical data into accurate, well-written, well-organized and compelling content in a range of media formats
• Excellent organizational skills
• Well-developed judgment and a broad range of interests and knowledge
• Excellence in product coverage, supported by such growth opportunities as ongoing education courses, membership in professional associations, and involvement in industry/professional conferences
• Understanding of the unique content needs and conventions across all platforms including print, website, social media
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; knowledge of state-of-the-art page design software such as K4
Success Criteria:
• Promotes collaboration and inclusion, working across all disciplines and partnering with key stakeholders to break down silos
• Inspires others to embrace and lead change by clearly communicating the desired future state and gaining commitment to change the vision.
• Communicates clearly and confidently on a consistent basis
• Commits to continuous learning and development
• Actively seeks feedback
• Assumes ownership and accountability

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