Tech/Energy Reporter

USA Today Co • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com is looking for a reporter to cover the state’s burgeoning tech and semiconductor industries, Arizona energy issues, and related business topics such as data centers and autonomous vehicles. The job demands technical expertise but also a laser focus on how these topics affect everyday people – job seekers, ratepayers and Arizona residents overall. The reporter must be comfortable working both with words and video as we find new ways to engage with our audiences. The reporter will identify trends and hot topics, pivot between different topics and consistently produce content that resonates with current readers and helps grow our audience. The reporter must excel at developing professional sources and show an eye for important details found in public records. The reporter must consistently dig below the surface and write with clarity. The reporter must work collaboratively and effectively in a team of local news and business reporters. The reporter must always demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to the highest journalistic ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of reporting experience.
• Energetic self-starter and quick thinker who can identify stories that matter.
• Ability to multitask and perform well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of journalists.
• Strong communication skills, news judgment, and headline-writing ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and compassion.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, with experience engaging readers in this public space.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and videos on an iPhone.
• Excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills with knowledge of AP style.
• Understanding of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifies key issues through source development, data analysis and document reporting.
• Shapes coverage with independent judgment and strategic insight.
• Collaborates closely with editors to set priorities and deadlines.
• Produces high‑impact, multi‑platform work with a disciplined approach.
• Uses audience metrics to inform coverage plans and meet reader needs.
• Writes clearly and concisely, with strong nut graphs and clear relevance.
• Develops and executes distribution and optimization strategies.
• Delivers strong reader service, helping audiences find answers and solutions.
• Builds trust and credibility within the coverage area.

What This Job Offers

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