Business and Economic Development Reporter

Adams Communications Co•Rocky Mount, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rocky Mount Telegram in Rocky Mount, N.C., is seeking a multifaceted journalist who can be the most accurate, thorough and quickest source for business and economic development information in our fast-growing community — the first to tell our audience what’s coming to the well-traveled corner.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics or finance
At least a year of professional reporting or newsroom experience
Strong command of grammar and Associated Press (AP) Style; ability to produce clear, concise daily reports and engaging deep dives
Comfort reading balance sheets, earnings reports, and financial data
Ability to meet fast daily deadlines while pursuing long-term enterprise projects
Brainstorm with editors and reporters across multiple sites to develop new stories and approaches to content
We need someone who isn't afraid to knock on doors and to introduce themselves at community events and meetings. Get to know people in the know by attending and engaging in Chamber of Commerce events, local Rotary Club meetings and other civic- and business-oriented gatherings.

Responsibilities

Be the first to learn about and report on business openings, expansions and innovations in manufacturing and key sectors
Be the first to learn about and report on closings and downsizings and their economic impact
Follow and report on trends in products, employment and growth
Develop features on how businesses impact the community
Profile local business leaders and everyday workers and how they impact the community and the people around them
Use data and audience research to drive coverage and help convert casual readers into devoted subscribers
Generate one issue-based enterprise story per quarter and at least three front-page centerpiece stories per quarter
Generate a consistent stream of content for all platforms, including 10 bylined articles a week and multiple briefs
Cultivate deep sources within the community to provide story tips, background and expert context and commentary
Produce an emailed newsletter and create a social media strategy to promote content, seek input and assist in building sources
Use a smartphone to capture images and video that illustrate and complement copy, and create content for digital platforms
Carry out other essential duties as assigned