Houston Biz Journal seeks an energy reporter

The Houston Business Journal, a thriving and growing news organization, is looking for a full-time reporter to cover the energy beat, the city’s largest economic driver.

You’ll be tasked with covering Houston’s energy news as it happens. But most importantly, you’ll tell our readers why this all matters. The energy reporter will dig beyond rig counts to get to the heart of the story and follow the industry’s movers and shakers.

We’re looking for strong traditional journalism skills – source building, sharp interviewing techniques, strong analytical and investigative reporting skills, clear writing, document use – with online and social media know-how. Whatever the platform, we strive to produce content – original and curated – accompanied by perspective and context.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Giselle Greenwood, Editor-in-Chief

ggreenwood@bizjournals.com

Skills:

• At least two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing; knowledge of local business community a plus.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources.
• Strong news judgement with the ability to break news and identify newsworthy events and sources.
• Strong writing, analytical and investigative interviewing skills.
• Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Experience with using social media to source and promote content