Albuquerque Biz First seeks reporter

Albuquerque Business First is looking for an ambitious and digitally savvy reporter who will thrive in our breaking news culture. That person will join a feisty, award-winning staff that’s telling important stories, experimenting with new media and going all out to cover Albuquerque’s struggle to reinvent its economy.

This person will have the chops to quickly establish themselves as a go-to source for business news on their assigned beats, own those beats and become an expert in them. They must own their audience, by every measure.

They’ll marry traditional reporting techniques with digital and social media newsgathering and publishing. They’ll contribute multiple daily stories on their beat and long-form pieces for the weekly edition. They’ll have an unparalleled ability to identify companies and business leaders who are or will become newsmakers.

Required skills:
Exceptional source development and news judgment

Polished business writing

Demonstrated experience breaking news online

Ability to work independently and remotely

Strong analytical and investigative abilities

Demonstrated success using social media as a newsgathering tool

Ability to shoot photos and video

Experience:
Minimum two years journalism experience with proven ability to write and report.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

Reports to editor-in-chief and managing editor. General office environment. Extensive computer use required. Some travel required. Ability to work flexible work schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays. Attendance at both ABF and industry-related events required.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and three to five published clips to Editor-in-Chief Rachel Sams at rsams@bizjournals.com. No phone calls please.