Albuquerque Business First seeks real estate reporter

Albuquerque Business First is looking for an ambitious and social-media savvy reporter who will thrive in our fast-paced breaking news culture. That person will join an award-winning staff that’s constantly experimenting with new ways to engage readers. He or she will cover central New Mexico’s business community at a time when the region’s need to pull out of a deep economic slump is pushing new ideas to the forefront. The position is open because the previous real estate reporter has been promoted to managing editor.

This person must be able to quickly establish themselves as a go-to source for news in real estate and on all associated beats (such as retail), 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

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.