The Denver Gazette seeks a business reporter

Under the direction of the Denver City Editor, the Business Reporter covers a variety of business, technology and personal finance news in the Denver metro region and statewide; investigate legal and ethical issues in the business community; and, explore and localize national business trends.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write daily and enterprise business stories for The Denver Gazette, Colorado Politics and other Clarity publications
• Report on breaking business news
• Cover trends in business at the local, statewide and national levels
• Develop a wide range of sources in the business community within metro Denver and Colorado
• Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with Denver Gazette staff, as well with Colorado Politics and Colorado Springs Gazette?
• Coordinate with colleagues on content, visual, digital and audience operations to present and promote business stories
• Ensure that journalism standards are followed, notably accuracy and objectivity
• Consistently meet deadlines
• Serve as liaison for customers, sources and other community members

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Business Reporter’s work schedule may include early mornings, nights and weekends.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of daily news experience is preferred
• Experience on a newsroom reporting beat is preferred
• Prior business or technology reporting experience is a plus, but not required
• Understanding of Denver’s business community is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of libel law and other legal issues
• Self-starter, multitasker and clear communicator

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