Business Desk Reporter: Fast, Enterprise Coverage

Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,911 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Globe is seeking a fast, creative general assignment reporter to join its Business desk in Boston. You will cover a broad range of business topics, break news quickly, and develop enterprise stories with a focus on how economic forces shape New England life.

This role requires strong reporting, cross-platform storytelling, collaboration with reporters across teams, and the ability to craft clear, engaging copy under deadline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of daily or real-time newsroom experience.
• Digital-first storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Ability to deliver clean copy on deadline.
• Collaborative team player with a good sense of humor.
• Willingness to adapt and focus on audience needs.
• Experience covering business or the economy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, report, and write daily business stories for both digital and print.
• Publish stories ranging from breaking news to enterprise features.
• Collaborate with reporters across Business, Metro, Express, and other teams to tell stories across platforms.

Skills

Two to three years experience

Digital-first mindset

Deadline-driven

Collaborative

Audience-focused

Business/economy coverage

Job description

The Boston Globe is seeking a fast, creative general assignment reporter to join its Business desk in Boston. You will cover a broad range of business topics, break news quickly, and develop enterprise stories with a focus on how economic forces shape New England life.

This role requires strong reporting, cross-platform storytelling, collaboration with reporters across teams, and the ability to craft clear, engaging copy under deadline.