Reporter
- Denver, CO, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Break news on major employers, publicly traded companies, technology firms and energy companies across Colorado.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CEOs, executives, investors, analysts, entrepreneurs, government officials and industry experts.
- Cover topics such as earnings reports/calls, SEC filings, mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, workforce trends, facility expansions, layoffs and leadership changes.
- Identify emerging trends in technology, energy, innovation and corporate strategy before competitors.
- Develop enterprise stories, profiles and trend pieces that provide context and analysis beyond daily news coverage.
- Use public records, data and financial documents to uncover stories and support reporting.
- Consistently meet deadlines while managing a demanding and fast-moving beat.
- Use networking events, social media platforms and other community-building outlets to expand and fortify a source base and audience.
- Attend newsgathering activities, interview opportunities and events in the community as needed.
- Collaborate with editors, staff photographer and events team on special reports, awards programs, panel discussions and live events.
- Participate in social media to extend the reach of coverage.
- Work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize the impact and accessibility of stories reported.
- Meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Three or more years of reporting experience, preferably in business journalism.
- Proven experience and motivation for building and maintaining an active audience and a strong source base.
- Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics, accuracy and story structure.
- Proven excellence in reporting and writing, balancing daily and long-term assignments.
- Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources.
- Strong analytical and investigative interviewing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online.
- Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
- Knowledge of business principles is essential.
- Denver community experience is a plus.
- Comfort with on-stage or on-camera presentations is helpful.
- Proficient with MS Office Products.
- Proficient with Web-Based Communication Platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
More about this job
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Leadership
- Reporting
- Meet deadlines
- Communication skills
- Business knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Cisco Webex