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Wisconsin State Journal seeks business reporter

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

Multimedia skills and some editing background a plus, as this position will include occasional editing duties. Candidates must have strong news judgment, be well versed in business news and trends and be able to quickly prioritize coverage.

At least five years’ experience reporting or editing for digital and print platforms desired. As part of your online application, please attach five samples of your work or links to five recent stories.

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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