Consumer Reports

Reporter, Health, Food and Safety

Yonkers, NY

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About the role

Consumer Reports is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit that has fought for consumers and marketplace safety for 90 years.
They've helped readers navigate the complex world of food safety with in-depth reports on dark chocolate and cinnamon while also covering breaking news on food recalls and product safety, federal policy on food dyes, and commonsense advice on vaccines.
We are looking for a skilled reporter who has the range to cover a variety of such topics with both short-form and long-form stories.

You appreciate multimedia storytelling. You're a versatile journalist who can collaborate with designers, video producers, and photo editors.

You have the reporting chops.
You have at least two to three years of reporting experience that demonstrates an ability to ask hard questions and dig deep to find answers.
You are a sharp writer.
You have a knack for translating complex information into compelling stories.
You are a quick study.
You know how to swiftly bring yourself up to speed on new beats.
You are organized and can work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple platforms and with other writers, editors, and experts from other departments.
You enjoy the challenge of mastering several subjects simultaneously and can work on multiple projects at once without losing focus or sacrificing attention to detail.

You've gone the extra mile.
It's a plus if you've earned your Master's Degree in journalism.
You have experience with certain beats.
You have demonstrated agility.
You've had to pivot to new beats throughout your career, and you're comfortable diving into new topics.
You are insatiably curious.
You have a reporter's thirst for knowledge and the ability to pose questions that will get you the answers you need.
You're familiar with digital publishing tools.

We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match.
Write health and food stories for print and online that are a mix of service and news, consistently cutting through hype and misinformation and surfacing the best available evidence.
Some experience covering subjects like consumer health, medicine, nutrition, food safety, product safety, and science-and an interest in the subjects on that list that are new to you-will be very helpful.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all.
CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services.
We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year.
We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
Our mission starts with you.
Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
You're eager to grow your skills. You welcome feedback on your ideas and your stories, and you tackle revisions graciously.

This listing is sourced directly from Consumer Reports's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.