Growth and Development Reporter

The Indianapolis Star/IndyStar.com, a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner, is seeking a reporter to cover growth and development.

Indianapolis, one of the largest cities in the Midwest, is seeing significant growth in its suburbs as well as redevelopment in its core. The successful candidate will be a high-energy, high-production reporter who can turn a brief or two a day on openings or closings of consumer interest while working on short- and medium-term enterprise.

Readers — both existing and future — drive our journalism. What do citizens of Indianapolis and beyond want and need to know as they go about their busy lives? Candidates should be familiar with using analytics, SEO and social media to ensure we’re reaching and serving our audience.

This reporter must relish working in an increasingly competitive news market but also be a team player, as there will be overlap and opportunities for collaboration with the housing and city hall beats.

They also must have experience in source development, database reporting and the use of public records. IndyStar reporters in all beats are expected to not only develop sources in the halls of power, but also seek out and represent perspectives from diverse racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds

Other requirements:

1-5 years of experience in journalism
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of AP style
Planning, organizational and time management skills
Self-motivation and self-direction
Collaboration and communication skills
Residence in the Indianapolis area or a willingness to move here
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.