USA Today seeks a reporter to cover economic opportunity

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, sections of a USA Today newspaper rest together in Norwood, Mass. GateHouse Media has closed on its takeover of Gannett, bringing about 260 daily papers together to become the country’s largest newspaper company by far. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

USA Today is seeking a reporter for its Money & Consumer tech team to cover economic opportunity. This reporter will cover wealth gaps, workforce and workplace issues as they relate to race and identity, corporate diversity, entrepreneurship and obstacles to, and opportunities for wealth enhancement.

The successful candidate will cover issues including pay disparities, housing affordability, how race, gender and identity factor into getting ahead at work, obtaining personal and business loans and other keys to overcoming economic insecurity and building wealth. Additional topics covered may include how artificial intelligence, automation, fintech and other developing technologies either create opportunities or barriers to success.

This role aligns with our Economy coverage and is aimed increasing our coverage of diverse communities. Location is flexible.

How to apply:

Please make sure to include your resume, a cover letter explaining your approach to the job and links to your work, together as a single document upload.

Job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least three years of experience working in a news organization

• Strong knowledge of AP grammar and style.

• Is comfortable using social media to report and promote stories.

• Understands media law, reporting ethics and sourcing.

• Collaborates well with others.

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.