Job Description
Specifically, this reporter will cover commercial real estate and residential real estate, producing everything from scoops about important commercial and residential real estate deals, expansions, relocations, to coverage of important real estate events, trends and major real estate executives — essentially adding a face and a personality to the story. A good Triangle Business Journal reporter is editor of his or her own beat coverage, and is easily able to assess what merits a story, an in-depth investigation or just a brief.
Duties
A Triangle Business Journal reporter is competitive, collaborative and curious. He or she is expected to contribute both short- and long-form stories to our news products online, in email, on mobile and in print. Specifically, reporters are expected to own every important story on their beat(s); use networking events, social media platforms and other community-building outlets to expand and fortify their source base and audience; work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize impact and accessibility of stories reported; and meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement. Also, scoops matter. A lot.
Skills
Proven excellence in reporting and writing
Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills
Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online
A clear drive to develop sources and build audience
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.
Multimedia skills, including video, photos, broadcast, on-camera, helpful.
Experience
Minimum of 3-4 years of journalism experience.
Proven experience building and maintaining a strong source base.
Proven experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience.
Knowledge of business principles essential.
Raleigh-Durham/North Carolina community experience a plus.
Education
B.A. journalism or equivalent work experience
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume and links to clips that best show enterprising and scoop reporting to: Sougata@bizjournals.com
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