Leadership Reporter

Leadership Reporter

Fortune is seeking a seasoned, enterprising journalist to join the newsroom as a reporter, covering the most important leadership trends shaping corporate America and the global business landscape.  

This reporter will uncover the evolving forces driving executive decision-making, strategy, innovation, and corporate culture—delivering essential insights to Fortune’s influential readership of business leaders, and profiling the titans and disrupters that drive the global conversation 

You will: 

• Lead coverage of business and corporate leadership, focusing on executive strategy, company performance, and market-defining trends 

• Report and write a mix of breaking news, analysis pieces, profiles, and deeply reported enterprise stories on deadline 

• Identify and explain broader trends within the C-suite and across industries, connecting them to the shifting business and economic environment 

• Use data and financial reporting tools to identify emerging stories and craft compelling, evidence-driven journalism 

• Participate in Fortune events and panels, including discussions on corporate strategy, governance, innovation, leadership challenges, and market disruption 

• Collaborate with Fortune’s video and digital teams for multimedia storytelling, including on-camera interviews and live discussions 

The right candidate: 

• Has significant experience covering corporate America or global business, with a journalistic track record of breaking stories and delivering sharp analysis 

• Brings deep knowledge of how companies operate—strategically, financially, and politically—and an ability to turn complex developments into engaging narratives 

• Is a creative and self-directed reporter who can shape coverage priorities and develop high-impact story ideas independently 

• Has a strong network of business sources including executives, analysts, investors, and policymakers 

• Displays strong editorial judgment, clarity in writing, and an eye for contextualizing daily business news within larger trends 

• Understands what makes Fortune unique and is committed to delivering must-read journalism that drives the conversation in corporate circles 

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $140,000 

Location: In person at our New York City headquarters 

About Fortune: 

At Fortune Media, our mission is to change the world by making business better. We do this by providing trusted information, compelling storytelling, rigorous benchmarking, and community building that connects global business leaders. Our core values are humility, ownership, and transparency. 

Fortune Media is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms.