Reporter (Business/Health)

Newsday is seeking a business reporter to cover personal finance topics important to Long Islanders, with particular emphasis on affordability. This reporter also will cover the region’s tech/startup scene.

Essential Duties & Functions

Extensive business reporting experience is not required.
The successful candidate will develop enterprise stories and cover breaking business news by cultivating diverse sources to help build a diverse audience.
Candidates should have strong writing and reporting skills, and embrace social media as a tool to spot trends and connect with diverse audiences.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

Experience covering breaking news on deadline is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to break news, file quickly and accurately for all our platforms, meet tight deadlines, juggle more than one story at a time, cultivate sources, understand the importance of data-driven reporting and produce high-profile enterprise stories.
A motivated individual who can bring a creative approach to covering the news.
Comfortable and proficient using social media, smartphone photo and video and other media platforms to report and tell stories.
Ability to write in an engaging manner is essential.
Attention to detail is required.
Ability and willingness to collaborate and build a rapport with others.
Ability to find fresh story angles and write concise, lively copy in keeping with Newsday's tone and format.
Proficiency shooting iPhone photos and videos is a necessary skill.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule to include weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support business needs.

Compensation

The hourly base rate for this role is $52.32
This position is represented by the Graphics Communication Conference, IBT.