What are the responsibilities and job description for the BPC Business Record Staff Writer position at Business Publications Corporation, Inc?
BPC has full time and part time editorial positions open:
Part time:
The Business Record is hiring a part-time journalist to cover business and economic news in Greater Des Moines. The position can range from 5-20 hours weekly and requires ability to write in-depth analysis pieces and work with a great deal of autonomy. Apply now:
Full time:
The Business Record is hiring a full-time journalist to cover business and economic news in Greater Des Moines who can develop a beat and write in-depth analysis pieces on a variety of business topics.
Business Publications Corporation (BPC), an award-winning media and communications company, is seeking a full-time journalist to cover business news in Greater Des Moines for the Business Record, our flagship division. The right candidate will join our experienced staff to lead the Business Record’s coverage of the people, issues and trends affecting the business community as the region continues to grow and transform. This reporter will produce business stories on a variety of topics, and specific areas of focus will be determined based on areas of experience and interest.
The position requires a strong writer who can develop a beat and write in-depth analysis pieces on a variety of business topics for our weekly print edition, website, e-newsletters and specialty magazines. This person must function with a great deal of autonomy, building sources on their beats and managing their story schedules.
This person is also given freedom to generate a majority of their own story ideas. The ideal candidate must also be able to report and write daily business news items quickly and efficiently for our website and be able to keep a daily pulse on the community.
Previous business writing experience is a plus; however, it is not a requirement. The candidate must have a solid foundation in AP style, the principles of journalism and have a desire to represent the Business Record in the community in-person, virtually and via social media. This person will attend events hosted by the Business Record as well as other community events as needed for news coverage. In addition, this person must have comfort leading panel discussions in front of an audience.
Basic photography skills, video production experience and the ability to help our organization move forward in the digital world are major pluses, but not required.
Management experience, project management and editing skills are not required, but the role has the flexibility to be adapted to utilize skills of this nature.
A passion for Des Moines and Iowa, and a desire to tell the stories of our communities is a priority.
Please include a cover letter, resume and clips when applying.