The Boston Globe is looking for a dynamic reporter for its fast-growing technology and innovation site, BetaBoston.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, enterprising, Internet-savvy reporter with a passion for online storytelling, someone who’s ready to dive deep into the city’s innovation economy and can spot hot topics, capture technology trends, and report and write with speed, confidence, and a compelling voice. This digital reporter will write about a variety of technology and innovation-related subjects for BetaBoston.com and the Boston Globe’s business section.
Key responsibilities:
- Work with BetaBoston editors and Boston Globe business editors to produce superior journalism and meet goals of growing traffic online
- Break news consistently and produce timely stories on startups, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and trends
- Report and write multiple stories a day for BetaBoston.com
- Monitor traffic and drive user engagement to stories
- Capitalize on digital trends and memes
- Maintain an active Twitter presence and cultivate a dedicated social media following
- Create video, photo, and other multimedia elements for stories when appropriate
- Maintain journalistic best practices that uphold Globe principles
Required experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 3-5 years experience in online reporting for major national news organization
- Demonstrated experience with technology or business coverage in a major news market
- Proven track record in achieving editorial goals and driving online traffic growth
- Familiarity with WordPress CMS and managing content flow
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment
- Motivated, self-starting, independent, results-oriented, and professional
- Willingness to innovate, explore new ideas, and acquire new skills
- Drive, determination, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence
To apply: Please send a resume and clips to Janelle Nanos, Editor, BetaBoston ( Janelle.Nanos@globe.com ), and Curt Woodward, Special Sections Editor, BetaBoston ( Curt.Woodward@globe.com
