Business Reporter (Casual)
<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">Newsweek is seeking a Casual Business News Reporter to join our UK-based digital newsroom, producing original, insightful and agenda-setting coverage of companies, industries, markets, entrepreneurship and the broader forces shaping the economy, for a US audience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">The successful candidate will focus on uncovering the stories and perspectives often overlooked by traditional business coverage. They will identify emerging business trends, explain how major developments affect companies, workers, consumers and entrepreneurs, and deliver fresh reporting that goes beyond earnings reports and corporate announcements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">Reporting to the Deputy Publishing Editor, the Casual Business News Reporter will pitch, research and produce a mix of breaking news, exclusive reporting, interviews, analyses and features. They will develop original angles, secure on-the-record commentary from company representatives, industry experts and entrepreneurs, and use data, filings, research and public records to strengthen their reporting.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">The reporter will actively monitor business developments across a wide range of sectors, ranging from major corporations and emerging industries to small businesses and start-ups. They will identify opportunities for exclusive and distinctive journalism, helping Newsweek provide readers with a deeper understanding of the business stories that matter most.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">They will work with Newsweek’s CMS (WordPress experience a plus), using new tools and technology to create and edit content, as required. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-contrast="none">The role requires strong news judgement, excellent sourcing skills and the ability to translate complex business topics into compelling, accessible digital journalism for a broad US audience. The successful candidate will work efficiently to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and journalistic integrity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"><span class="TextRun SCXW158152012 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158152012 BCX8">This is a </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW158152012 BCX8">remote</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158152012 BCX8"> casual worker position. Working days and hours are flexible and will be agreed on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of the bureau and mutual availability. Those based in London will also have the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158152012 BCX8">option</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158152012 BCX8"> of working from the London office.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW158152012 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW158152012 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":80,"335559740":247}">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Produce multiple business news stories each day to a high editorial standard.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Generate original story ideas that differentiate Newsweek's business coverage from competitors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Cover companies, industries, markets, entrepreneurship and economic trends through original reporting and analysis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Develop exclusive stories by securing expert interviews, obtaining data and documentation, and cultivating source relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Report on the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Monitor corporate developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, earnings announcements, public filings and other business news sources to identify emerging stories.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Evaluate and rapidly turn relevant company press releases into accurate news stories, adding independent verification, context and comment, reviewing and editing, as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Respond quickly to breaking business news while adding meaningful context, analysis and reporting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Use data, research and public records to support and deepen coverage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate with editors, visuals and audience teams to package stories with graphics, images, video and other multimedia elements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure all reporting is accurate, fair, legally sound and in line with Newsweek's editorial standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Meet tight deadlines and respond flexibly to the demands of a fast-paced digital newsroom.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":703,"335559738":41,"335559740":276,"469777462":[835],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}">Requirements:</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience reporting on business, finance, economics, companies or entrepreneurship in a reputable, fast-paced newsroom.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"335559740":247}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Proven ability to generate original story ideas and produce high-quality digital journalism under deadline pressure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"335559740":247}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong reporting and sourcing skills, including the ability to obtain on-the-record comment from companies, experts and industry stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"335559740":247}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Excellent news judgement and the ability to identify meaningful business stories beyond the daily news cycle.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"335559740":247}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of the US business landscape, including major industries, economic trends and emerging sectors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"335559740":247}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to analyse and explain complex business topics clearly and accurately for a broad audience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":50,"33555974
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