Modern Retail, Digiday Media’s retail-focused digital publication, is looking for a reporter to chronicle the reinvention of the retail industry. The reporter will cover the business trends and technologies changing retail, with a focus on major retailers including Target, Walmart and other big-box stores. They will help shape Modern Retail’s coverage by identifying emerging industry trends and breaking news. This position requires past journalism experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Write 3-4 reported stories a week about the transformation of retail that either break news or provide exclusive analysis
- Periodically contribute feature-length stories
- Build a growing rolodex of insider sources
- Own your beat, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and timely coverage of news impacting the space
- Contribute to elevating Modern Retail’s multi-media presence, including creating social content and periodically appearing on the Modern Retail Podcast
- Contribute to developing and leading Modern Retail editorial events
- Be a front-facing member of the Modern Retail team
- Help shape Modern Retail’s coverage
Requirements:
- Two to five years of business reporting and writing experience. This is a mid-level role
- A willingness to pick up the phone and cultivate a network of sources in the industry
- An interest in retail, e-commerce and the trends that drive this industry
To apply: Please submit a cover letter and a resume.
To apply, go here.
