We’re Industry Dive, a fast-growing business journalism company based out of Washington, DC.
Currently, we are looking for a reporter to report and write stories that lead our coverage of the banking industry, from breaking news briefs to in-depth original stories that analyze the most impactful trends. You will monitor your beat, pitch ideas, cultivate sources, cover breaking news, hunt down scoops, and develop long-term projects. This position reports to the managing editor.
What can you bring to the table:
- Proven business reporting and writing skills. Experience in financial journalism strongly preferred.
- Strong ability to develop your beat, build sources, report news, and develop long-term feature stories. Ability to produce content that resonates with a niche business audience.
- Strong aptitude for interpreting and analyzing business stories and financial concepts. A clear interest in issues that impact a national audience of bank executives, including but not limited to digital payments, banking regulations, financial technology, privacy and data security, mergers and acquisitions, and other trends.
- Comfort with social media and the ability to build an audience on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to enhance the scope and reach of your work.
- Strong digital news knowledge.
- Deadline-oriented time management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or similar field.
- Experience level: 3 years at a minimum with at least 2 years of experience in business journalism.
To apply, go here.
