Triangle Biz Journal seeks retail and restaurant reporter

The Triangle Business Journal in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., one of the fastest growing media outlets in the nation and the winner of three Society for Advanced Business Editing and Writing awards in 2023, is looking for a top-notch reporter who can marry strong traditional journalism skills – source building, sharp news judgment, interviewing prowess, robust analytical and investigative reporting, clear writing, document use – with online and social media know-how.

Whatever the platform, this reporter will produce content accompanied by perspective and context for a vibrant audience of business owners, executives, and professionals in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region of North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

Job Description

Specifically, this reporter will cover the region’s thriving retail and restaurant businesses. These beats have been one of the pillars in recent years for the TBJ to expand its audience beyond the core counties. A good Triangle Business Journal reporter is the editor of their beat coverage and can quickly assess what merits a story, an in-depth investigation, or a brief.

Duties

A Triangle Business Journal reporter is competitive, collaborative, and curious. They are expected to contribute short- and long-form stories to our news products online, in email, on mobile, and in print. Specifically, reporters are expected to own every critical story on their beat(s); use networking events, social media platforms, and other community-building outlets to expand and fortify their source base and audience; work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize impact and accessibility of stories reported; and meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement. Also, scoops matter — a lot.

Skills

Proven excellence in reporting and writing, desire and ability to break news and identify newsworthy events and sources

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills

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 an 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 are helpful, including video, photos, broadcast, and on-camera.

Experience

Minimum of 3-4 years of journalism experience.

Proven experience building and maintaining a strong source base.

Proven experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience.

Knowledge of business principles is essential.

Raleigh-Durham/North Carolina community experience is a plus.

Education

B.A. journalism or equivalent work experience

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and links to clips that best show enterprising and scoop reporting to Editor-in-chief Sougata Mukherjee at smukherjee@bizjournals.com