Reporter - Business Beat
Lee Enterprises•Roanoke, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Roanoke Times is seeking a regional business reporter. Responsibilities include covering major business stories and trends in the region, focusing on the healthcare and technology sectors, tourism and regional economic development. The beat also includes writing a weekly column about local retail and food businesses opening, expanding or closing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
- Ability to drive to assignments.
- Ability to shoot and edit photos and video via smartphone.
Responsibilities
- Cover major business stories and trends in the region.
- Focus on the healthcare and technology sectors, tourism and regional economic development.
- Write a weekly column about local retail and food businesses opening, expanding or closing.
- Shoot and edit photos and video via smartphone.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Career growth opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company-provided life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
