Full-Time

Fortune seeks a leadership reporter

May 15, 2026

Posted by Chris Roush

Fortune is seeking a seasoned, enterprising journalist to join the newsroom as a reporter, covering the most important leadership trends shaping corporate America and the global business landscape.

This reporter will uncover the evolving forces driving executive decision-making, strategy, innovation, and corporate culture—delivering essential insights to Fortune’s influential readership of business leaders, and profiling the titans and disrupters that drive the global conversation

You Will:

Lead coverage of business and corporate leadership, focusing on executive strategy, company performance, and market-defining trends
Report and write a mix of breaking news, analysis pieces, profiles, and deeply reported enterprise stories on deadline
Identify and explain broader trends within the C-suite and across industries, connecting them to the shifting business and economic environment
Use data and financial reporting tools to identify emerging stories and craft compelling, evidence-driven journalism
Participate in Fortune events and panels, including discussions on corporate strategy, governance, innovation, leadership challenges, and market disruption
Collaborate with Fortune’s video and digital teams for multimedia storytelling, including on-camera interviews and live discussions

The Right Candidate:

Has significant experience covering corporate America or global business, with a journalistic track record of breaking stories and delivering sharp analysis
Brings deep knowledge of how companies operate—strategically, financially, and politically—and an ability to turn complex developments into engaging narratives
Is a creative and self-directed reporter who can shape coverage priorities and develop high-impact story ideas independently
Has a strong network of business sources including executives, analysts, investors, and policymakers
Displays strong editorial judgment, clarity in writing, and an eye for contextualizing daily business news within larger trends
Understands what makes Fortune unique and is committed to delivering must-read journalism that drives the conversation in corporate circles

Compensation Range: $100,000 – $140,000

Location: In person at our New York City headquarters

To apply, go here.

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