Staff Writer - Business Record -Part Time
Description
Business Publications Corporation (BPC), an award-winning media and communications company, is seeking a part-time journalist, ranging from 5-20 hours, 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 write about 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 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.
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.
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.