Lead Reporter, Plastics

The Mission: EndeavorB2B is a rapidly growing US-based B2B media and events company founded in 2017. Endeavor’s mission is to deliver the highest-quality content in the B2B markets we serve and to do so in the various, multi- channel formats that today’s industry professionals demand. From informative e-newsletters to in-depth monthly magazines to curated in-person events, EndeavorB2B is committed to providing the best opportunities for professionals to stay knowledgeable and connect with marketplace colleagues that drive their industry forward.
 

The Team: EndeavorB2B places a high importance on its data-driven core values of accountability, continuous improvement and being passionate about value creation in an environment that maintains minimal politics, directional clarity, high productivity, and low turnover among good people. These values are adopted at all levels of the company across every sphere and give the company its operational advantage. Our departments and operating businesses have autonomy and place a high value on meritocracy, with a commitment to providing individuals with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Summary: Lead Reporters are responsible for the production of high-quality, high-value original bylined content across all viable media—print, digital, social, audio, visual. They interview the top voices in their industries to provide deep analysis, commentary, context, and information that is vital to their target audiences. Internally, they serve as experts of their beats, collaborating with peers to share knowledge, and insights and to guide cross-brand efforts. Externally, they strive to become a recognized expert across their industry whose voice is actively and regularly sought among peers and major news outlets. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Write/record and publish original bylined content across the brand’s digital, print, audio, visual, and social media channels. 
• Develop key contacts across the industry for exclusive interviews and sources for content. 
• Solicit, source, and review contributed expert content as needed.
• Actively engage with and participate in live and digital industry events. 
• Raise your profile through social media, newsletters, and the development of a readily recognizable voice and perspective in bylined content. 
• Serve as an internal expert on your beat/industry to fuel cross-brand content and collaboration. 
• Produce the best original content in your industry. 

Skills:

• Journalistic Ethics
• Digital Publishing Tactics
• Public Speaking
• Writing & Editing
• Research & Interviewing
• Networking
• Front of Camera/Mic Presence
• SEO / GEO
• Social Media

Education/Experience:

• Degree in journalism, English, communications, or related field
• 5 years editorial experience
• Experience covering manufacturing and business is a plus; knowledge of the plastics industry and processing technologies a big plus.

Benefits at EB2B:

• We offer competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 24/7 access to Telehealth services
• FSA and HSA pretax savings accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• A generous PTO policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional growth opportunities through continuing education
• Company Core Value Awards
• Employee Retail & Travel discounts
   

EndeavorB2B is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.