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Wisconsin State Journal seeks a business reporter

The Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a full-time reporter to go deep on Madison’s innovative and entrepreneurial business scene.

With an emphasis on the high-tech and biotech sectors, this reporter must have a broad range of skills — able to break news, produce in-depth trend stories and profile interesting personalities. Blending and using both print and digital platforms is a must. Experience covering business is preferred, with past coverage of public companies a plus. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience.

To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online. As part of your online application, please attach a cover letter and five samples of your work or links to five recent stories.

Capital Newspapers offers:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life, insurances; matching 401k plan; paid maternity and paternity leaves; and regular paid time off
  • Culture of teamwork, professional work environment, and a focus on growth opportunities
  • 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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