Business and Economic Development Reporter

Adams Communications Co • Greenville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Reflector in Greenville, 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, introduce themselves at community events and meetings and get to know people in the know. Sources will be key

Responsibilities

• Be the first to learn about and report on business openings, expansions and innovations in retail, manufacturing and other 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 local 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

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level