Hearst
Food Reporter
Houston, TX, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
Houston - Experience
- At least three years of reporting experience, including at least one year covering food, restaurants, culture, business, or a related beat.
- Visa sponsorship
- Does not provide immigration sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Reports on Houston’s food and restaurant scene through breaking news, features, and social-first video storytelling.
What you'll do
- Break news about restaurant openings and closures, chef moves, ownership changes, and other industry developments.
- Report on restaurant trends, chefs, emerging cuisines, and stories relevant to Houston’s diverse communities.
- Create recurring social video series and other digital storytelling for platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube.
What they ask for
- At least three years of reporting experience, including at least one year covering food, restaurants, culture, business, or a related beat.
- Strong understanding of Houston’s restaurant scene, chefs, neighborhoods, and culinary culture.
- Proven ability to break news quickly, accurately, and ethically.
- Experience creating social video and comfort on camera.
Nice to have
Tools
TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
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