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California paper seeks real estate/business reporter

The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif., is searching for a real estate and business reporter who is adept with data, quick to engage with breaking news and can articulate complex issues in a compelling way.

The right candidate will work on a variety of short and long projects and engage with audiences daily across mobile and social platforms. Apply if you have a file of great clips that showcase business expertise and a flair for storytelling.

Position requires valid drivers license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation.

Here’s what we have to offer:

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Life Insurance
401(K) Saving Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
Employee Discount Program

We offer excellent career opportunities, competitive salary, commission and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical – dental – vision coverage, and life insurance. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Desert Sun Publishing LLC is owned by Gannett, Co. Inc. We have a commitment to equal employment opportunity and appreciate the advantages of a diverse work force.

To apply, go here.

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.