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Wisconsin State Journal seeks a biz reporter

The Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a flexible and motivated reporter to join its business desk. We’re looking for an experienced multimedia journalist able to spot trends, be a watchdog and reflect the Madison area’s vibrant entrepreneurial community and thriving tech sector.

Candidates must have strong news judgment, be well versed in business news and trends and be able to quickly prioritize coverage. Your writing is clear, personable and accessible. You’ve got a strong digital presence, able to produce short, sharp videos, with an engaging social media style. And you have the drive to beat the competition every day and every hour.

To be considered for the position applicants must apply online at www.madison.com/workhere. Please include a cover letter and five samples of your written work or links to five recent stories and links to three videos.

At least three years of daily newspaper reporting experience is preferred. The deadline to apply is Sunday, July 25.

Capital Newspapers offers:

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances

401k with company match

Vacation, personal, and sick time

Free print subscription to the Wisconsin State Journal and free digital subscription to Madison.com for all employees

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Capital Newspapers organization is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to maintaining a workforce that accurately reflects our audience and expands our voice.

Pre-employment background and drug screenings apply

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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