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Amarillo Globe-News seeks a business reporter

The Amarillo Globe-News is looking for a business reporter.

This reporter will be part of our news team with a focus on Amarillo’s business economy and job market. But to be clear: We are not looking for someone content to cover meetings and write about budgets and job statistics.

We are looking for more. Do you like politics? Good. There’s plenty of it. Interested in the environment? Great! Do you know how to turn earnings reports and trade terms into engaging, people-focused content? Then this is the job for you!

We Offer Competitive Wages And Great Benefits

Growth opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short- and long- term disability, 401(k), personal time off and 6 paid holidays.

Qualifications And Skills (preferred)

Bachelor degree, preferred

A minimum of 2 years of experience at a daily news operation preferred. Internship experience will be considered

Possess clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of AP Style

Experience in social media, video and analytics are preferred

Ready to cover complex topics on deadline, as well as routinely work on enterprise stories, and communicate plans clearly with colleagues and supervisors

Able to quickly file breaking news online and then add context to stories during the day

Able to work flexible hours, if needed, including nights, weekends and holidays

Have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Apply by submitting your resume to HR@amarillo.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.

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