WSJ seeking reporter to cover small biz and entrepreneurship

Wall Street Journal business editor Dennis Berman sent out the following staff opening on Tuesday afternoon:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter to cover the engine that drives much of U.S. economy: small businesses and entrepreneurship.

The right candidate has a passion and people skills to report on the go-getters and the risk-takers who are the embodiment of the American Dream, and chronicle the gumption it takes to invest one’s savings and build a company from scratch.

The reporter must have at least four years of experience, and a desire to get out of the office to develop sources and report. Small businesses and startups tend to be nimble, resourceful, creative – and fun to cover. They’re often the underdogs in their industry, facing fierce competition from deep-pocketed corporations. All this makes for plenty of real-life drama and fodder for great multi-media coverage.

We are looking for a reporter with a flair for writing, an eye for dramatic detail, and a good touch with people. The reporter must work collaboratively across the Journal’s bureaus, and write major stories packed with insights on the news and trends. Big issues and themes this year include: the new U.S. health-care law, the skills gap, immigration and entrepreneurship, equity-crowdfunding, and technology.

Interested? Contact Vanessa O’Connell, Gabriella Stern or Dennis Berman.