Business Reporter

Under the direction of the Denver City Editor, the Business Reporter covers a variety of business, technology and personal finance news in the Denver metro region and statewide; investigate legal and ethical issues in the business community; and, explore and localize national business trends.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Write daily and enterprise business stories for The Denver Gazette, Colorado Politics and other Clarity publications
Report on breaking business news
Cover trends in business at the local, statewide and national levels
Develop a wide range of sources in the business community within metro Denver and Colorado
Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with Denver Gazette staff, as well with Colorado Politics and Colorado Springs Gazette?
Coordinate with colleagues on content, visual, digital and audience operations to present and promote business stories
Ensure that journalism standards are followed, notably accuracy and objectivity
Consistently meet deadlines
Serve as liaison for customers, sources and other community members

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Business Reporter’s work schedule may include early mornings, nights and weekends.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of daily news experience is preferred
Experience on a newsroom reporting beat is preferred
Prior business or technology reporting experience is a plus, but not required
Understanding of Denver’s business community is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of libel law and other legal issues
Self-starter, multitasker and clear communicator

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.