Full-Time

WFMZ-TV in Allentown seeks a business reporter

WFMZ-TV is seeking a dynamic Business Reporter with a passion for reporting and an ability to break down complex economic, financial, and business news for a diverse audience. The ideal candidate will bring business stories to life through compelling narratives and have a first-on mentality, delivering timely and accurate coverage impacting the Lehigh Valley. This role involves writing for multiple platforms, including digital and broadcast.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and publish daily reports on current business trends, industry news, and financial topics
  • Analyze economic data and industry developments to provide context and insights
  • Conduct interviews with industry experts, business leaders, and influencers
  • Attend and report on business events, press conferences, and conferences
  • Adapt stories for various formats, including video segments, online articles, and broadcast news pieces
  • Collaborate with editorial teams to develop story ideas and special reports
  • Engage with audiences through social media to share insights and gather story leads

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
  • Familiarity with economic and financial concepts, with prior experience covering business news a plus
  • Proficiency in digital content tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platform
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, and an independent mindset

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.

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