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Writer/Reporter, Baby Content

Yonkers, New York

WHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone. 

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.

The Overview

Backed by decades of experience testing products, guiding consumers to the best choices, and championing marketplace change, Consumer Reports has significantly expanded its offerings in the baby space. Known for its pioneering car-seat crash testing that drove life-saving safety standards in the U.S. and groundbreaking investigations that have taken dangerous children’s products off the market, we now provide ratings and reviews on more than 35 categories of baby products in addition to expert tips for parents to help simplify their daily decisions. 

As a writer on the team, you'll report to the Director, Baby Content Development.  You'll work hand-in-hand with our product testers, social media, video, and survey teams, and shopping and newsletter editors to conceive and execute a range of Baby content across multiple platforms. Our writers/reporters stay on top of the latest news and products and regularly collaborate with their counterparts in testing, so they can generate smart, relevant, and cutting-edge coverage.  

If you believe that consumers are entitled to a fair marketplace—along with unbiased product reviews, independent news articles and investigative reports—come join the team!

Under our CRFlex program, this is a hybrid position. The successful candidate must reside within 75 miles of our Yonkers, NY location. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship (TN, L1, etc.)

How You’ll Make An Impact

From choosing the diapers to answering key questions on car seats , consumers rely on CR to help them make informed choices. Through in-depth reporting as well as close collaboration with engineers in our labs, the journalists on CR’s Baby team inform readers about how to get the most out of the products they buy, keep their family safe, and spend their money wisely. 

On a regular basis, you will:

  • Pitch, research, and write new articles across multiple platforms.
  • Update and optimize an established collection of baby content in key categories.   
  • Interview expert sources externally and internally.
  • Follow and research the latest news, and track market trends in order to generate relevant story ideas.
  • Possibly act as a spokesperson for media outreach and industry events and as an on-camera baby subject matter expert for CR video platforms, including social media. 
  • Participate as a member of a cross-functional product testing and content team, collaborating with other team members to ensure objectives for accuracy and timeliness. 
  • Meet weekly digital story production targets.
  • Become the editorial expert for one or more baby product or service categories within the content group. 

 

About You

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

  • You have the reporting chops. You have at least three years of reporting experience, in addition to a Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related field. 
  • You take a reader-first approach. You can convert technical insights and data into informative, well-written, easy-to-understand content.
  • You are knowledgeable and interested in all things baby. You are willing to become an expert on anything from car seats to baby food to diapers.
  • You are an idea generator. You are a creative thinker with lots of original story ideas to pitch.
  • You are a self-starter. You can work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple platforms and with other writers, editors, and team members from a variety of departments.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. You can work on multiple projects at once without losing focus or sacrificing attention to detail. 
  • You are deadline-driven. You’re capable of turning around engaging, well-written stories quickly while balancing competing demands and priorities.  
  • You are familiar with digital publishing platforms. You are competent in WordPress and Google Docs and can learn other platforms as needed.

You'll Be One Of Our Top Picks If:

  • You are a sharp writer. Your copy is clean, concise, and well-organized. You have a knack for translating technical information into language anyone can understand. 
  • You have knowledge in the baby and parenting category. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in baby products and gear (car seats, strollers, cribs), as well as child product safety, early childhood development, and infant and toddler health.
  • You own your subject areas. In addition to writing new stories in your established areas, you’ll also update, optimize, and improve an established collection of stories written by peers.
  • You are an excellent communicator. You are able to clearly express ideas for articles and share information with colleagues.
  • 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 are data-driven. You are adept at using SEO research, web metrics, and other market data to guide your work.
  • You enjoy collaboration. You’re a versatile journalist who is open to working alongside CR colleagues—editors, fact-checkers, testers, consumer advocates, layout designers, etc.—to create stories that genuinely impact consumers and the marketplace. You’ll work with digital and photo editors to tell our stories visually.   
  • You are comfortable in front of a microphone or camera. You welcome the opportunity to participate in video projects and represent CR on social media, in podcasts, and in press appearances.
  • You are a quick study. You can swiftly learn about new product categories and topics of the day, adapting to new story formats and emerging newsroom tools. You like experimenting.

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Fair Pay & A Just Workplace

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $106K-$115K. This posted range is reflective of the NY/CA market. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Consumer Reports proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring individuals experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.

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