Business Reporter

4 months ago


Baton Rouge, United States Capital City Press Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Business Reporter

The Advocate is looking for a savvy reporter to cover the Baton Rouge business scene for Louisiana’s largest news organization. We’re searching for someone interested in breaking stories in a competitive news market while pursuing larger enterprise pieces that examine business and consumer trends, highlight local entrepreneurs, and tackle important economic issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas based on beat reporting or as assigned

• Create relationships with people in the community to develop credible sources for future stories

• Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed

• Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories

• Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact

• Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content

• Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors

• Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines

• Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories

Job Skills & Qualifications Required:

• A focus on producing accurate and factual stories

• Experience as a reporter

• Knowledge of social media, with a desire to break news and find the most unique story angles on the beat

• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment


The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.



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