Investor’s Business Daily is seeking an experienced business reporter to join our news team at our Los Angeles headquarters.
Duties will include writing brief, fact-filled summaries of key business and other news for the IBD newspaper, as well as breaking news articles for the Investors.com website. For both print and Web, coverage will emphasize high-growth companies that are leading the stock market.
This position is a key entry point to IBD’s newsroom. We will provide training on using charts and computer databases to cover stocks and the market. We also will provide training as needed on Web-friendly writing techniques and getting your stories noticed on the Internet. While the focus will be on news, opportunities also will be given to write company profiles and other business features.
IBD is a national newspaper and financial website known for innovative coverage and fact-based analysis of the stock market, economy, business and public policy. We offer an environment that encourages and rewards learning and professional growth and the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how to invest successfully.
At least three years of relevant journalism experience is preferred, but we will consider other candidates with strong skills. A four-year college degree is required.
Submit resume, cover letter and at least three writing samples to IBDnewsjobs@investors.com. Writing samples can be attached as Word documents or PDFs or pasted into the message. Please put Business News Reporter in the email subject field.
