Impactful Economic Development Reporter

Adams Communications Co; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

The Daily Reflector in Greenville, NC is seeking a Business and Economic Development Reporter to cover local business openings, expansions, and economic trends. You will produce timely news and enterprise pieces for multiple platforms and cultivate sources in the Greenville community.

The role requires at least a year of reporting experience, solid AP style writing, and the ability to work under deadlines while delivering in-depth coverage of local commerce and industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics or finance.
• At least 1 year of professional reporting or newsroom experience.
• Strong command of AP Style; ability to produce clear, concise daily reports and engaging deep dives.
• Analytical: comfortable reading balance sheets, earnings reports, and financial data.
• Multitasking: meet fast daily deadlines while pursuing enterprise projects.
• Collaborative: brainstorm with editors and reporters across sites to develop stories.
• Networking: engage with community sources and build strong sources.

Responsibilities

• Be the first to learn about and report on business openings, expansions and innovations in retail, manufacturing and other key sectors.
• Be the first to learn about and report on closings and downsizings and their economic impact.
• Follow and report on trends in products, employment and growth.
• Develop features on how local businesses impact the community.
• Profile local business leaders and everyday workers and their impact on the community and readers.

Skills

AP Style

News Writing

Data Analysis

Multitasking

Collaboration

Networking

Economic Reporting

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, economics or finance

Job description

The Daily Reflector in Greenville, NC is seeking a Business and Economic Development Reporter to cover local business openings, expansions, and economic trends. You will produce timely news and enterprise pieces for multiple platforms and cultivate sources in the Greenville community.

The role requires at least a year of reporting experience, solid AP style writing, and the ability to work under deadlines while delivering in-depth coverage of local commerce and industry.