Albuquerque Journal seeks a business editor

The Albuquerque Journal is seeking an editor to guide its business coverage and lead a talented team of journalists. The successful applicant will oversee three reporters and be responsible for a daily business page and a weekly business magazine.

Founded in 1898, the Albuquerque Journal is New Mexico’s leading news source delivered in print, online and on mobile apps 365 days a year. We circulate throughout the state through various publications and zoned editions.

We’re looking for a journalist with experience turning good ideas into great stories. Some writing is required. The business editor works hand-in-hand with the city desk.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please send a résumé and a letter of interest to Managing Editor Dan Herrera: dherrera@abqjournal.com.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.