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International Biz Times seeks breaking news reporters

International Business Times is looking for breaking news reporters who can keep us ahead of the news cycle and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will write with authority while connecting the dots for a global audience on all manner of topics for IBT’s growing global newsroom. A strong understanding of trendy topics and buzzy keywords is a must. This position reports directly to the Breaking News Editor. The job is based in New York City. Applicant must be willing to work nights.

Responsibilities:

·        Identify and develop stories that have impact

·        Write multiple news stories under tight deadlines for national and international audiences

·        Aggressively pursue breaking news, smart analysis and feature stories

Desired Skills:

·        Solid news judgment

·        Experience covering national or international news stories

·        Polished writing

·        Sharp reporting instincts

·        Familiarity with social media as a journalism tool

·        High standards of editorial integrity

·        Ambitious, accurate and resourceful

·        Foreign language skills preferred

·        Authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume and five clips to the breaking news editor at c.silva@ibtimes.com.

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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