McClatchy seeks a business general assignment reporter

Charlotte’s a business-savvy town, and The Charlotte Observer is looking for a business-savvy General Assignment reporter ready to jump into the middle of all that action.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll be diving into the story of the moment, looking for trends, breaking the news and checking out everything from industry reports to social media to move the conversation forward
• You’ll need a passion for accountability journalism and the drive to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources
• Focus on stories that build readership
• Work well in a team environment

Qualifications:

• Master engaging multimedia storytelling
• Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-4 years of reporting experience (Minimum years of experience)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works)
• Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers
• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism
• Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas
• Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories
• Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving
• Facility with data, public records and business reports

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