We expect this reporter to go well beyond the press releases, news conferences and obvious stories to break news and explore the big-picture trends impacting the business community in the Denver area — positively and negatively.
- Contribute both short- and long-form stories to our news products online and in print.
- Own the beat, dictating day-to-day coverage and thriving on digging out source-driven exclusives.
- Relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
- Scoop competitors on every story of any significance, not only telling them what happened, but why and how.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize the impact and accessibility of stories reported.
- Meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Five or more years of reporting experience.
- Proven experience building and maintaining an active audience and a strong source base.
- Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
- Knowledge of business principles is essential.
- 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.
- Motivation to develop sources and build an audience.
- Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
- Denver community experience is a plus.
- Comfort with on-stage or on-camera presentations is helpful.
