The Boston Business Journal is seeking a reporter who is able to marry strong traditional journalism skills – source building, sharp interviewing techniques, strong analytical and investigative reporting skills, clear writing, document use – with online and social media know-how.
Whatever the platform, this reporter will produce original, exclusive content that is accompanied by perspective and context and tells the reader why the news matters.
A Business Journal reporter is expected to contribute both short-form and long-form stories, and contribute to a beat-specific e-newsletter. Scoops and exclusives matter. A lot. Specifically, reporters are expected to own their beat audience and conversation; use networking events, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other community-building outlets to expand and fortify their source pool and audience; work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize impact and accessibility of stories reported; demonstrate a solid understanding and commitment to adhering to the highest ethical standards; and meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of journalism experience; knowledge of business, and/or the Boston business community is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Boston Business Journal is owned by American City Business Journals (ACBJ). ACBJ owns 40 business publications online and in print across the country that offer exclusive, in-depth business coverage. In addition, ACBJ owns and operates Sporting News, SportsBusiness Journal, SportsBusiness Daily, SportsBusiness Daily Global and Hemmings Motor News. ACBJ is a unit of Advance Publications, Inc.
American City Business Journals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.
Send resume, cover letter and clips to executive editor Doug Banks at dbanks@bizjournals.com
