The Portland Business Journal is seeking a reporter to cover the beats of commercial real estate, nonprofits, retail and hospitality. Commercial real estate is the primary beat, and this individual will write, compile and publish stories for a five-day-a-week real estate email newsletter.
The newsletter includes four fresh stories per day, meaning the ability to report and write stories quickly is a must. In addition, this individual will also contribute to the weekly print publication, including writing occasional cover stories.
Required skills:
Proven ability in reporting and writing
Ability to work independently and remotely
Ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources
Strong analytical and investigative interviewing skills
Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person and online, and to develop sources and audience
Competitive, collaborative, curious
Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors
Email a resume and at least a half-dozen clips to Suzanne Stevens, Editor, Portland Business Journal, sstevens@bizjournals.com Email preferred, but hard copies can be sent to 851 S.W. Sixth Ave., Suite 500, Portland, OR. 97204.
