Crain’s Cleveland is seeking a business reporter to cover finance, from banking and law firms to accounting and insurance, in Northeast Ohio.
This person should be able to produce high-impact stories that explain the broader trends in finance while reporting on day-to-day happenings on the beat. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, financial markets, investing, banking regulation, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and dealmaking. We are looking for a candidate with a curious mind, a keen eye for stories, and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
This deadline-driven individual should have experience writing both quick-hit breaking news and colorful feature stories. They should also possess strong online and social media skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Report and write news and features for both print and web
- Research
- Develop sources
- Monitor and mine public filings, such as lawsuits, SEC filings and other reports
- Compile and send a weekly dealmaking-related e-newsletter
- Collaborate with editors and other reporters on story development
- Attend occasional events, both Crain-sponsored and industry-sponsored
- Other duties as assigned
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