The Daily Journal of Commerce, Oregon’s construction authority for 150 years, is seeking a creative and informative Multimedia Real Estate and Development Reporter to join our team.
What skills does the job require?
- A degree in journalism, communications, or other relevant discipline.
- Natural curiosity. Do you ask more questions than a 5 year old?
- At least three years of experience covering business or economic issues, preferably in Oregon.
- Experience reporting on policy and trend topics, as well as using data and trends to write stories and publish multimedia elements.
- The ability to work comfortably and cooperatively in team environment.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills.
- The capacity to learn new subjects and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
- The ability to travel easily and efficiently around the state.
What will you be Responsible for?
- Daily stories covering:
- Construction, development and real estate stories relevant to the Oregon industries.
- Economic development issues and construction bidding activity across the state.
- Transportation issues, including public transit, airports and highways.
- Other subjects and industries as necessary.
- Contributing to all the DJC features, including event profiles, special reports and supplements. You will also work collaboratively with other DJC editorial staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise in a collaborative environment.
- Uncovering the latest commercial building projects and emerging real estate development trends around the region.
- Representing the DJC at industry conferences, make media appearances and serve on panels focused on topics relevant to his or her coverage areas.
- Providing multimedia content for djcOregon.com, including but not limited to a weekly news-style video news wrap-up, video interviews and other audio/visual formats.
What does The Daily Journal of Commerce offer?
- A generous compensation plan. When you win, we win!
- A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life, short- and long-term disability coverages
- 401K with a company match
- Growth opportunities to build your career
To apply, go here.
Chris RoushChris 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.