Buffalo Biz First seeks a projects editor

Buffalo Business First seeks a Projects Editor to manage several annual special publications, compile the high-profile weekly Lists and the Book of Lists that rank Western New York businesses and report on business trends.

This person MUST have a meticulous eye for detail, be aggressive about finding and reporting on data and have amazing time management and customer service skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience reporting

Experience: Three years as a journalist with a track record of reporting on business data preferred

Skills:

Strong news judgment, news analysis and news writing skills; computer data-management applications; and proven ability to work with databases and spreadsheets to find patterns and stories.
Accuracy, a fierce attention to detail, an ability to stay on schedule
Ability to learn new computer systems easily; experience with Excel preferred

Job Responsibilities

Produce comprehensive weekly Lists by researching and analyzing data collected from surveys, regulatory agencies and other sources to determine the trends affecting Buffalo businesses. These Lists provide a wealth of business intelligence relied upon by readers.
Generate regular stories, including cover packages, and data-driven projects that explain and magnify interesting trends, providing insight and actionable business intelligence.
Manage several nomination-based awards programs, the annual Book of Lists, industry-specific Who’s Who listings and other special projects as needed.
Attend and participate in editorial staff meetings and Buffalo Business First events.

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees’ needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

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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.