SCBiz seeks a reporter in Charleston

BridgeTower Media is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Reporter who can work with a strong team to create quality journalism.

What skills does the job require?

5+ years of strong journalism experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with B2B niche product experience is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience with public speaking
Ability to build strong relationships with key business leaders throughout the state
Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down
Reliable transportation

What will you be Responsible for?

Report on and write news and feature stories for company’s business publications
Attend and cover appropriate business event
Develop innovative ideas for writing business news
Stay updated with latest business news and events
Research business stories and prepare interview questions as required
Discuss and develop ideas to write strong and sophisticated stories to attract readers
Research, write and submit stories within established timelines
Write business stories in unique and interesting ways to increase readership
Perform other duties as assigned

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.