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Mashable seeking business reporter

Mashable is seeking a talented and experienced reporter to join its newsroom in New York, NY. The reporter is responsible for Mashable’s business coverage, with an emphasis on media. He or she will cultivate sources, and write and report on the media beat for Mashable’s Business channel. The applicant will be expected to write two to four stories per day and will report to Mashable’s Business Editor.

Job Qualifications:

  • Based in NY Metro area
  • 4-5 years of professional editorial experience
  • Strong grasp of grammar and AP Style
  • Strong familiarity with WordPress (HTML) and social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, SocialFlow, etc.
  • Highly organized
  • Dedicated and deadline driven
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop sources and break news.
  • Knowledge of the technology, social media, digital media and traditional media spaces

ABOUT MASHABLE

Mashable is the largest independent source dedicated to news, information and resources for the Connected Generation. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable’s 20 million monthly unique visitors and 6 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online news communities. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco. http://www.mashable.com

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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