Economic Development Beat Reporter

Southeast Iowa Union; Rocky Mount, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rocky Mount Telegram in Rocky Mount, NC, is seeking a multifaceted journalist to serve as the most accurate and thorough source for business and economic development information in our growing community.

You will report on openings and expansions, trends in products and employment, and profile local leaders and workers, using data to drive coverage and subscriber growth across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, economics or finance.
• At least a year of professional reporting or newsroom experience.
• Strong grammar and AP style; able to produce clear daily reports and 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 sites to develop stories.
• Attend and engage in community events to build sources.

Responsibilities

• Be the first to report on business openings, expansions, and innovations in manufacturing and key sectors.
• Report on closings, downsizings, and their economic impact.
• Follow and report on trends in products, employment and growth.
• Develop features on how businesses impact the community.
• Profile local business leaders and workers and their community impact.
• Use data and audience research to drive coverage and subscriber growth.
• Generate enterprise stories quarterly and front-page centerpiece stories quarterly.
• Produce an emailed newsletter and manage a social media strategy.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The Rocky Mount Telegram in Rocky Mount, NC, is seeking a multifaceted journalist to serve as the most accurate and thorough source for business and economic development information in our growing community.

You will report on openings and expansions, trends in products and employment, and profile local leaders and workers, using data to drive coverage and subscriber growth across platforms.