Job Description

• Work hand in hand with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to conceive, assign, edit and produce the weekly print newspaper, special publications and special sections.
• Assign, edit and contribute business executive profiles and other regular features.
• Work with the Research Desk to develop data-driven List packages.
• Source and coordinate with staff reporters and others to produce Business Journal stories, for both print and online.
• Edit news stories throughout the day for the Business Journal’s print and digital platforms.
• Assist events team with awards programs, including outreach to judges and awardees.
• Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal-sponsored events.
• Work with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to develop a sophisticated read on the pulse of the business community so as to best coach and inspire the news team toward greater audience growth and engagement.

• Experience leading journalists in a hard-news environment.
• Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing media environment.
• Daily and, preferably, weekly print experience for a business news operation.
• Beat reporter experience.
• Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporter and story development.
• Very strong knowledge of AP style.
• Familiarity with InDesign and online content management systems, SEO, analytics.
• Strong headline writer, for both print and online.
• Effective communicator and coach, able to share knowledge and inspire team to pursue in-depth, engaging and unique journalism.