Business Reporter

Requirements

Business Reporter

business and financial reporting

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and write original business news articles, features, and analysis covering key sectors such as finance, banking, technology, manufacturing, and emerging industries.
• Monitor financial reports, earnings statements, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and stock market trends to identify newsworthy developments.
• Cover corporate press briefings, investor calls, and major business events to provide timely updates and expert analysis.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with business leaders, financial analysts, economists, and government officials to gather insights and generate exclusive content.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, digestible, and engaging stories tailored for business audiences.
• Stay updated with current affairs, regulatory changes, and economic indicators to proactively pitch story ideas and anticipate industry shifts.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, and multimedia teams to enrich content with charts, infographics, and interactive visuals.
• Adhere to tight publishing deadlines while maintaining high standards of journalistic accuracy and integrity.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business journalism or financial reporting, preferably with a reputed media outlet or financial publication.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, markets, economic indicators, and the broader business ecosystem.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with a flair for storytelling.
• Proficiency in interpreting and reporting on financial statements, stock market data, and regulatory filings.
• A strong network of contacts in the business and financial world is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple stories simultaneously.
• Familiarity with digital journalism tools, social media, SEO, and data visualization platforms.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• A passion for business news and a keen eye for emerging trends.
• Demonstrated ability to break exclusive stories and offer unique perspectives.
• Experience mentoring junior reporters or leading coverage on specific business beats