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WSJ seeks Mid-Atlantic reporter

The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced general-assignment reporter for the mid-Atlantic region, a vital role covering one of the most diverse parts of the U.S. From the struggling schools of Philadelphia, to the ambitions of the Maryland governor, to rural mountain communities threatening to secede, and traditional coastline industries fighting to survive, the region offers rich opportunities for an energetic, curious reporter.

The right candidate will possess a deep knowledge of the area, show an investigative bent, and be able to demonstrate a practiced eye for exclusive news and lively features. Stories will include breaking news, page-one deep dives and quick hits. The position is based in Pennsylvania, Maryland or Delaware. Some travel would be necessary.

Candidates should have a proven track record of building sources, generating scoops and writing with depth, clarity and speed. Computer-assisted reporting skills and an ability to use data in daily stories as well as longer-term projects are a plus, as is a record of lively social media engagement and an understanding of how to use those platforms as a reporting tool.

Please attach a resume, cover letter and three to five published clips to your online application.

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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