Description
Research, report, and write in-depth narrative articles, profiles, and human-interest features for print and digital publications. Develop ideas, interview sources, and synthesize background material to produce accurate, engaging storytelling in collaboration with editors and visual teams while meeting deadlines and style standards.
- • Pitch and develop feature story ideas from trends, data, and reader interests.
- • Research background and context to ensure depth and accuracy.
- • Conduct in-depth interviews with primary and expert sources.
- • Report on location, observing scenes and gathering sensory detail.
- • Build and maintain relationships with credible sources.
- • Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into a cohesive narrative.
- • Outline and structure stories with compelling ledes, nut grafs, and narrative arcs.
- • Write feature articles, profiles, and long-form narratives using digital tools.
- • Select and organize material into narratives, Q&As, explainers, or packages.
- • Revise drafts to meet editorial feedback, word counts, and style guides.
- • Fact-check names, dates, statistics, and claims against reliable references.
- • Review notes and transcripts to isolate the most pertinent details and quotes.
- • Produce enterprise follow-ups and deep dives on major events or issues.
- • Coordinate with photo, video, graphics, and design teams to package features.
- • Capture photos or short video when appropriate to support a story.
- • Prepare sidebars, timelines, and service boxes to enhance understanding.
- • File stories and media from the field using laptops, phones, and CMS tools.
- • Use public records, databases, and archives to obtain relevant facts.
- • Discuss angles, priorities, and framing with editors throughout the process.
- • Adhere to ethical standards, source agreements, and legal considerations.
- • Craft headlines, decks, and captions optimized for print and digital.
- • Optimize stories for SEO and audience engagement without sacrificing integrity.
- • Produce web features, newsletters, or blog posts that extend or update coverage.
- • Record interviews for accuracy and potential multimedia use.
- • Collaborate with copy editors and fact-checkers to ensure accuracy.
- • Manage multiple projects and deadlines across short- and long-term features.
- • Engage with readers on social platforms, email, or events to gather feedback.
- • Cover specialized beats through in-depth features as assigned.
- • Provide guidance to freelancers or interns contributing to feature packages.
- • Track performance metrics and incorporate insights into future pitches.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
