Modern Retail seeks a reporter

Modern Retail, Digiday Media’s retail-focused digital publication, is looking for a reporter to chronicle the reinvention of the retail industry. The reporter will cover up and coming consumer-facing startups along with major retailers including Target, Walmart and other big-box stores. They will help shape Modern Retail’s coverage by identifying emerging industry trends and breaking news. This is an associate level position and requires past journalism experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Write daily reported stories about the transformation of retail that either break news or provide exclusive analysis

• Write recurring feature-length stories

• Build a growing rolodex of insider sources

• Participate and help lead Modern Retail editorial events

• Be a front-facing member of the Modern Retail team

• Help shape Modern Retail’s coverage

Requirements:

• Two to five years of business reporting and writing experience. This is a mid-level role.

• A willingness to pick up the phone and cultivate a network of sources in the industry

• An interest in retail, e-commerce and the trends that drive this industry

To apply:

In addition to a cover letter and resume, please submit three ideas for reported stories that could appear in Modern Retail, along with sources you would contact for them.

To apply, go here.