Charlotte’s a business-savvy town, and The Charlotte Observer is looking for a business-savvy General Assignment reporter ready to jump into the middle of all that action. You’ll be diving into the story of the moment, looking for trends, breaking the news and checking out everything from industry reports to social media to move the conversation forward. Between being one of the country’s major finance sectors, having one of the world’s busiest airports and seeing two major hospital systems compete for patients on a regular basis, the business scene is never quiet here. We want someone who can help readers understand how complex issues impact them, uses a variety of ways to tell stories and collaborates with colleagues across the newsroom to deliver new and unexpected stories for readers.
In our Business General Assignment reporter, we’re seeking a versatile and resourceful journalist who is as skilled in public records as she/he/they are in knocking on doors to track down sources. You’ll need a passion for accountability journalism and the drive to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources.
In this role, you will need to:
- Focus on stories that build readership
- Think about audience first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership.
- Master engaging multimedia storytelling
- Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools
- Work well in a team environment.
Requirements: The successful candidate should meet many, though not necessarily all, of the following requirements:
- College degree or equivalent work experience
- 3-4 years of reporting experience. (Minimum years of experience)
- Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).
- Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers.
- Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.
- Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas.
- Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories.
- Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving.
- Facility with data, public records and business reports.
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