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Job Description
Explore the dynamic intersection of business culture and community in one of the nations fastestgrowing cities!
This is a highoutput beat in which youll combine original reporting with smart curation to produce timely stories that resonate with readers. Your daily coverage will highlight trending business topics such as viral business openings real estate surges workplace trends Austins tech scene and local startups. Whether producing a quickturn piece a feature or video content youll play a pivotal role in keeping our audience informed about Austins rapid growth and economic evolution.
What will you do
- Generate and pitch daily highrelevance story ideas rooted in trending online conversations and analytics.
- Write clean engaging and timely articles with depth accuracy and a captivating voice.
- Use realtime metrics platforms like Google Trends and CrowdTangle and social media fluency (e.g. TikTok X and Instagram) to identify emerging trends.
- Develop original angles on top business stories and elevate them through indepth reporting.
- Create multimedia content (e.g. videos Instagram reels TikToks) to complement your articles.
- Balance quickhit news reporting with short enterprise and accountability stories.
- Collaborate with the Business Growth and Development team to ensure cohesive coverage and avoid redundancy.
- Occasionally assist with general assignments or broader breaking news coverage.
What will it take to be successful
Required:
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of reporting experience with a proven ability to move quickly while maintaining accuracy.
- A solid understanding of news ethics including sourcing and verification best practices.
- Strong writing communication and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends evenings or holidays as news demands.
- A valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- Business reporting expertise particularly in tech startups workplace trends or local commerce.
- Familiarity with public records SEC filings and FOIA requests.
- Skill in video production and oncamera presentation.
About us:
The Austin AmericanStatesman is a division of Hearst Newspapers (HNP).
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories growing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platforms to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger Your Headline Awaits.
At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development but we also believe in promoting each individuals physical financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industryleading benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families with paid leave for new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- LGBTQ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individuals unique needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets too helping you keep them happy and healthy.
- And more clickherefor additional benefits and details.
Employment Type
Full-Time
