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Sun-Sentinel seeks business reporter

The (Fort Lauderdale) Sun-Sentinel is seeking an aggressive and enterprising reporter to cover topics of general consumer and business interest.

This enterprising, aggressive and digitally -savvy journalist will report on topics of general consumer and business interest. He or she will be able to develop and report stories that provide consumers with information to help them spend their money wisely and safely.

This reporter will be adept at writing breaking news and posting it quickly, and turning trend pieces. This candidate should be at ease whether interviewing the CEOs of South Florida-based companies or consumers who have had difficulties. He or she will develop features that will enhance online interactivity.

Computer-assisted reporting skills are preferred. Strong teamwork and initiative are critical, as this reporter will work closely with other reporters to develop stories for the widest reach.

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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