Reporter

Join to apply for the Reporter role at Pacific Business News

20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Reporter role at Pacific Business News

This position will be hybrid in the office 3 days per week.

A reporter for Pacific Business news must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in Hawaii. Our reporters are expected to write and report short-form and long-form stories for the website each day and for the weekly print edition. It requires a versatile, hungry self-starter with a passion for news and journalism who can provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy readers who will use it to grow their businesses and/or advance their careers.

Our content gives them a leg up on their competitors, connects them with decision-makers and delineates growth strategies that work from those that don't. This usually entails working our source networks and digging up news before it's announced or readily available.

The ideal candidate will blend traditional journalism skills — source building, sharp news judgment, interviewing prowess and scoop-driven reporting — with online and social media know-how. Reporters in our newsroom don't just turn in copy. They include photos, slideshows and other multimedia components that advance the story and further engage our audience. They break hard news that sometimes sources don't want brought to light, but they don't burn bridges.

The position follows a partially hybrid schedule, with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays offer flexibility to work remotely, if preferred. Please note that, depending on business needs, additional in-office days may occasionally be required. The role also includes being available to attend evening business events as needed.

• PBN reporters are tasked with consistently producing newsy, engaging daily online content for our website and daily email newsletters.
• They are expected to break news by owning their beats, dictating day-to-day coverage and thriving on digging out source-driven exclusives. Their stories deliver intel that makes the jobs of local business owners and executives easier.
• They balance the highest storytelling, reporting, and writing standards with ambitious traffic and engagement objectives.
• They relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
• They scoop competitors on every story of any significance, not only telling them what happened, but why and how.

#hiring

#editorial

#publishing

#bizjournals

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in journalism
• Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources
• Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online
• A clear drive to develop sources and build audience
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
• Multimedia skills, including video, photos, broadcast, on-camera, helpful.
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Proficient with web-based communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge. Here are just a few of our programs:
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more! (Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. COMPENSATION: TBD

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Newspaper Publishing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pacific Business News by 2x

Apply BELOW