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Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Help reporters identify and frame important business trends, using financial, market, policy, and ... features and enterprise reporting. * Brings a strong understanding of how companies operate ...

WHYY Inc

Education Reporter

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

Develop, report and write breaking news, features and interviews. * Cultivate contacts with sources and newsmakers. * Work collaboratively with other reporters and news department staff, sharing ...

Asuep

Business Reporter

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Business Reporter, Newswell You will join the Santa Barbara News-Press as a dedicated business ... Features, breaking news and developing stories * Data journalism, explanatory pieces and ...

New

NEWSWELL

Business Reporter

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Business Reporter, Newswell You will join the Santa Barbara News-Press as a dedicated business ... Features, breaking news and developing stories * Data journalism, explanatory pieces and ...

New

leeenterprises

Sports Reporter

Munster, IN · On-site

Sports Reporter The Times of Northwest Indiana in Munster, Indiana, is seeking a curious, driven and enthusiastic sports features writer to join its sports desk. The successful candidate will come ...

leeenterprises

Sports Reporter

Munster, IN

Sports Reporter The Times of Northwest Indiana in Munster, Indiana, is seeking a curious, driven and enthusiastic sports features writer to join its sports desk. The successful candidate will come ...

dot.LA

Entertainment Tech Reporter

Los Angeles, CA

We are looking for an experienced Entertainment Reporter to cover the intersection of Hollywood and ... features. This beat is key to our editorial operation and will help drive the overall tone of dot.

dot.LA

Entertainment Tech Reporter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced Entertainment Reporter to cover the intersection of Hollywood and ... features. This beat is key to our editorial operation and will help drive the overall tone of dot.

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Bloomington-Normal. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Huntingdon, PA · Hybrid

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Huntingdon. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Indiana, PA · On-site

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Indiana. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your journalistic ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Altoona, PA · Remote

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Altoona. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your journalistic ...

The Real Deal

Reporter

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$80K - $90K/yr

The reporter would be responsible for writing several original web stories per week and produce in-depth features for the website and our monthly magazine. The ideal candidate will have an interest ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Sheboygan, WI · On-site

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Sheboygan. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your journalistic ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Peoria, IL · Hybrid

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Peoria. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your journalistic ...

Village Media Inc.

Reporter

Manitowoc, WI · On-site

$50K/yr

Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories ... Reporter - Manitowoc. What to Include: Your Resume; 2-page limit: Walk us through your journalistic ...

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How much do features reporter jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for features reporter in the United States is $61,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Features Reporter faces when developing in-depth stories?

Features Reporters often encounter challenges such as finding unique angles on well-covered topics, securing interviews with hard-to-reach sources, and balancing in-depth research with tight deadlines. Additionally, they must craft engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences while adhering to editorial guidelines. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and designers is essential to ensure the story is visually compelling and accurately presented.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Features Reporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Features Reporter, you need excellent writing, research, and interviewing skills, often supported by a journalism degree or related experience. Familiarity with content management systems, digital publishing tools, and multimedia storytelling techniques is typically required. Curiosity, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills help you uncover unique angles and build rapport with sources. These skills are crucial for producing engaging, well-researched stories that attract and retain readership in a competitive media landscape.

What is the difference between Features Reporter vs News Reporter?

AspectFeatures ReporterNews Reporter
Primary FocusIn-depth feature stories, human interest, profilesBreaking news, current events, timely reporting
Work EnvironmentLonger deadlines, investigative work, feature sectionsFast-paced, deadline-driven, newsrooms
Required SkillsStorytelling, research, interviewing, writingQuick reporting, fact-checking, concise writing
Common UsageMagazines, special sections, lifestyle outletsDaily newspapers, news websites

Features Reporters focus on in-depth, human-interest stories and profiles, often working on longer-term projects. News Reporters concentrate on timely, breaking news and current events, requiring quick turnaround and concise reporting. While both roles involve strong writing and interviewing skills, their work environments and story types differ significantly.

What are features reporters?

Features reporters are journalists who specialize in writing in-depth articles that go beyond breaking news. They focus on storytelling, human interest pieces, profiles, and trend analysis, often providing context and background to help readers understand broader issues. Unlike news reporters, features reporters have more flexibility in their writing style and can explore topics in greater detail, crafting engaging narratives that inform and entertain. Their work is typically found in the features, lifestyle, or magazine sections of newspapers and digital publications.
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Reporter/Senior Reporter, The Transmitter

Reporter/Senior Reporter, The Transmitter

Simons Foundation

New York, NY • On-site

$109K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Transmitter offers news and analysis of the field of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections.
Our award-winning news team is looking for an enthusiastic trade journalist to join our
lively newsroom in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a science journalist
to develop a beat in the fast-moving field of neuroscience.
The reporter/senior reporter will write news and feature articles that educate, challenge
and inspire our audience of neuroscientists. The reporter will cultivate sources, embed in
the research community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances
in basic neuroscience research. A background or strong interest in neuroscience,
cognition and behavior is essential.
The Transmitter is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent. This
is a full-time position based in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch, report and write news and in-depth enterprise stories, profiles and long-form
features that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of neuroscientists
• Monitor the latest research, news and trends in basic neuroscience
• Cultivate a deep network of sources, embed yourself in the research community,
and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances
• Work with our art director to develop art ideas for stories
• Travel occasionally to attend and report from scientific meetings and conferences.
• Perform other writing duties or tasks as assigned or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline (neuroscience
preferred)
• Graduate journalism coursework preferred
Experience
• At least three to five years of journalism experience (not including internships),
along with a solid background in biology (neuroscience preferred) and impeccable
news judgment
Related Skills & Other Requirements
• Must be passionate about The Transmitter's coverage area of basic neuroscience
research
• Must have exceptional communication and grammar skills (written and verbal)
• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics
• Must be able to write clearly and accurately under tight deadlines
• Affinity for trade journalism and The Transmitter's mission
• Keen sense of news
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Social-media skills
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Résumé
• Cover letter stating your interest in the position
• Five journalistic writing clips that demonstrate your skill in news and feature
reporting and writing
COMPENSATION
• The full-time annual compensation range for the Reporter level is
$83,000-$90,000, depending on experience.
• The full-time annual compensation range for the Senior Reporter level is $109,000-
$115,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees
with an outstanding benefits package.
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

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