The Tampa Bay Business Journal is looking for an aggressive and creative reporter. We’re looking for someone who sources relentlessly, digs up and breaks important news and can tell readers what it means on all of our platforms: web, social media, video and print.
Expectations
Successful TBBJ reporters:
1. Own their beats.
2. Widen and deepen their source network every day.
3. Produce compelling, high-impact breaking news and enterprise pieces that are rich in perspective and context.
4. Embrace their responsibility for growing audience.
5. Maintain a daily conversation with their audience.
You must be exceptionally curious, internally driven and able to work both independently and collaboratively with editors, designers, photographers, researchers. Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism with enthusiasm and a positive attitude is desired.
Skills
Ability to break news and identify newsworthy events and sources. Solid interview techniques. Strong writing that is clear, accurate and easily understood by a wide range of business readers; analytical and investigative abilities. Able to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately. Experience with using social media to source and promote content. Knowledge of all platforms including print, mobile and online.
Must be driven to build audience engagement through higher page views, unique users, repeat visits, direct traffic, social media referrals, paid print subscribers, email newsletter sign-ups, event attendance, and other such metrics.
Experience
At least two years experience, preferred. Recent graduates must have strong internship experience.
To apply, send your resume, clips and a cover letter to editor Alexis Muellner at amuellner@bizjournals.com
