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Lansing State Journal seeks a business reporter

Are you a reporter who is good at multi-tasking and excels under deadline pressure? Do you enjoy both reporting on breaking news and taking a deeper dive for the bigger picture stories? If you are interested in covering businesses, development and economic opportunity from a variety of angles, then the Lansing State Journal is looking for you.

The Lansing region – nestled in the middle of Michigan, is home to major international corporations and a growing number of smaller businesses including our downtown areas. Our business reporter must be highly motivated, with a proven ability to report compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

Desired skills: Strong people skills, daily journalism experience, knowledge of how to access public records and digital production skills – including photo, video and social media.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must be able to embrace the digital (online) focus of our modern media company. Also required is experience with collaborating in a cross-functional environment, a four-year college degree in journalism and the ability to meet deadlines. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

How to apply: Submit a single document file that includes 1) a cover letter that conveys how you would approach a position like this; 2) your resume in one or two pages; and 3) a link to three to five examples of your best work that demonstrates relevant experience. Please note: Applications submitted in a single PDF document will receive highest consideration.

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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