Business Reporter

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

We are now looking for a business reporter to produce news across all business sectors, from retail and consumer trends, to transport and industry. The team covers stories ranging from retailers trying to reinvent the high street, to cryptocurrencies attracting a new generation of investors, to households and businesses wrestling with the impact of the climate crisis.

The role is intended to bring diverse perspectives to business news and broaden our coverage of under-represented groups, and would be ideal for a journalist looking to build their experience in business reporting.

About the Role

Provision of business news and features across all of our platforms
Writing breaking news
Writing features and exclusive off-diary news
Building and maintaining a network of industry contacts – developing sources to uncover exclusive stories
Bringing fresh perspectives to business journalism
Collaborating with teams across the Guardian, including in video, audio and social media, as well as colleagues internationally

About You

Understanding of and interest in business and economics
Proven news reporting experience
Ability to generate exclusive news stories
Feature writing experience
Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

Please note, candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd December 2024.

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean Brinkley, sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.