ACBJ seeks a special assignment reporter

The Special Assignment Reporter for ACBJ will join our editorial team based in Charlotte and will be assigned to support news production in specific markets on a rotating, temporary basis.

This full-time position will be expected to deliver a high volume of original news on a constantly evolving schedule of newsroom assignments. The duration of each assignment will depend on specific newsroom needs as well as coverage priorities across ACBJ’s network of newsrooms.

Our reporters must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in the region. They are expected to provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy readers who will use it to grow their businesses. Our content gives them a leg up on their competitors and connects them with decision-makers covered by our newsroom.

• Define a clear and compelling vision for the look, feel and voice of our products, including a thriving digital news operation, a printed weekly edition, and daily emails.
• Report and write short-form and long-form stories for the website and weekly print edition.
• Own the beat, dictating day-to-day coverage and thriving on digging out source-driven exclusives.
• Relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
• Scoop competitors on every story of any significance, not only telling them what happened, but why and how.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources
• Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online
• A clear drive to develop sources and build audience
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
• Multimedia skills, including video, photos, broadcast, on-camera, helpful.
• Proficient with MS Office Products
• Proficient with Web-Based Communication Platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)

To apply, go here.