Business Reporter Job at Advance Local : Cleveland.com in Cleveland

The threat of tariffs. The effect of inflation. The rise of sports betting. The headquarters of national companies like Progressive Insurance, Sherwin-Williams, Goodyear and Keybank. The future of downtown Cleveland, when companies demand employees return to offices – or not.  

Business affects people every day, and the stories are infinite. Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer are recruiting a business reporter, to cover the biggest business stories each day. This is a fast-paced, conversational beat in the biggest newsroom in Ohio, where you’ll be part of a trends team. You’ll cover both breaking news and enterprise, working to react to national stories and develop your own ideas. We don’t want jargon or business-to-business coverage; we want stories that appeal to readers.

Here's why you’ll want to work with us:

• Are a reporter who can work with speed, creativity, accuracy and good judgment.


• Have experience covering business-related stories, preferably in Cleveland.


• Engage on social media platforms regularly and follow trends.


• Have humility, a sense of humor, relentless curiosity and bring passion to your reporting.

The base salary range is $53,000 - $60,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Journalism, communications or related field preferred


• Minimum two years journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing 


• Skilled at building, maintaining and engaging an active audience


• Proven ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately, handling complex assignments


• Demonstrated solid reporting, writing and organizational skills


• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics, headline writing and story structure


• Expertise in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency


• Reliable transportation.  This job requires the ability to meet with sources and cover events.


• Ability to work remotely