Worcester Biz Journal seeks a reporter

The Worcester Business Journal – consistently rated as one of the best regional business-to-business publications in the country – is looking for a staff writer for its newsroom, whose primary responsibility will be to write for the magazine’s website, WBJournal.com.

Applicants should have a strong foundation in journalism, be adept and nimble with all things digital (including CMS and social media), work well with a team, be a multitasker, and have a drive to be the best at what they do. Previous breaking news experience is a plus, particularly with a newspaper, magazine or website. This person will research and write 4-5 web-first articles per day, which can include relevant content from other New England Business Media publications and wire services.

We offer a competitive salary, health and dental benefits, access to 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP service.

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter and five clips to Jill Coran, New England Business Media, Manager, Human Resources at jcoran@nebusinessmedia.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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.