Business Reporter

WHYY Inc•Philadelphia, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

WHYY News is hiring a business reporter to cover the business community across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The beat may include coverage of, but is not limited to, business trends, data, banking, finance, public/private sectors and economics. The curious reporter is able to effectively document implications of the region’s evolving economic engines on the business community as well as report on kitchen table topics. The reporter provides reports for use on broadcast, digital platforms and programs when assigned. The candidate possesses a passion for storytelling, has the ability to meet assigned deadlines and understands the value of content distribution across multiple platforms. The reporter is a skilled journalist and storyteller that is able to report and publish written and broadcast content to be published across social media, digital platforms and radio broadcast. We seek someone who is audience-focused, multimedia savvy and intent on contributing to the organizational effort to cultivate new audiences.

Requirements

A college degree in journalism or equivalent is required.
Minimum five years of experience as a journalist and/or work in a newsgathering role.
Experience with Microsoft Office software is required.
Ability to use website search and be trained on content management systems and tools, such as Airtable.

Nice To Haves

Radio experience is preferred, but the candidate will be trained if needed.
Knowledge of audio editing software and equipment (AudioVault, iNews, e-filing from the field, voicing spots from the editing booth, etc) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, report and write stories that uphold journalistic excellence across all publishing platforms.
File two to three news stories per week, with each story produced for both the website and audio/radio.
Capable of learning audio production if not already knowledgeable.
Pitch in-depth and impactful story ideas at news and planning meetings.
Develop and write news and feature stories that have impact.
Conduct interviews with a range of sources.
Perform editing and voice work to prepare for production of an audio piece.
Coordinate and report special projects as assigned.
Cultivate new contacts with sources and newsmakers that reflect the diversity across the Philadelphia region.
Work collaboratively with other reporters and news department staff and share information and story ideas.
Produce general assignment reporting as needed.
Prepare and write stories for publishing on the website.
Take still photos and videos for web use as applicable.
Advanced knowledge of the Associated Press Style.
Be available to work nights and/or weekends as needed to cover the beat and/or per the news cycle, if breaking or major news happens.
Available to fill in on general assignments per department scheduling needs.
Meet short and long-term deadlines as assigned.
Use social media to cultivate contacts and promote work.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.