Baton Rouge Advocate seeks a business reporter

The Advocate, Louisiana’s biggest media organization and a Pulitzer Prize winner, is looking for a business reporter for its Baton Rouge newsroom. We’re searching for someone interested in breaking stories in a competitive business news market while pursuing larger enterprise pieces that examine trends, highlight local entrepreneurs and tackle important economic issues.

Job Responsibilities

•  Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing

•  Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines

•  Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories

•  Arrange and conduct interviews

•  Create relationships with people in the business community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories

•Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed.

•  Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories.

•  Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact

•  Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content

•  Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

•       A focus on producing accurate and factual stories

•       Experience as a reporter

•       Proficiency with computers and other office equipment

To apply, go here.