Albuquerque Journal seeks a business reporter

The Albuquerque Journal is seeking a Business Reporter who is able to convey the story of entrepreneurs and small businesses. The ideal candidate will appreciate the significant role that small businesses play in the economy and will be eager to cultivate sources through on-the-ground reporting.

The Business Reporter will be responsible for writing stories about the most recent trends and developments affecting the local business community, such as new zoning rules, labor issues, and real estate development. The role requires a passion for storytelling as well as the capacity to analyze critically and inspire audience engagement.

Requirements

Proven working experience as a Reporter
Ability to gather, write and edit news
Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
Excellent communication and active listening skills
Proof of auto-insurance
Valid NM drivers license and acceptable driving record
Integrity and morality

Interested candidates should send a resume and writing samples to Executive Editor Patrick Ethridge at pethridge@abqjournal.com.

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.