Economic Development Reporter

What You'll Do

• Produce a steady stream of compelling stories that dig deep into the revitalization efforts taking place in Pittsburgh and the region
• Break news stories on the economic development beat
• Tell stories in creative and nontraditional formats, making use of visuals, social media and data
• Collaborate with the Post-Gazette's audience and data teams to engage the audience and distribute your stories effectively across all platforms
• Work in coordination with other PG editors, reporters and staff to cover related topics that cross into this beat

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of professional journalism experience in a daily newsroom
• Exceptional reporting, interviewing, and writing skills
• A demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas and develop exclusive reporting
• Strong news judgment and the ability to balance daily coverage with longer-term enterprise work
• The ability to explain complex issues clearly, accurately, and engagingly
• Strong source-building skills and the ability to develop trust with people across different communities and industries
• Experience using social media and other digital tools to report stories, identify trends, and connect with audiences
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment that prioritizes digital audience growth
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as news and events require
• Commitment to journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and serving the public interest

Additional Information

• Schedule: This position requires travel and working nights and weekends
• Location: This role is based in Pittsburgh
• Our benefits include:
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Retail Savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
• Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
• Sick Leave eligible for rollover
• Commuter Benefits
• 11 Paid National Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Parental Leave
• Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• Our Core Values: Do what's right. Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe. Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication. Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do. Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes. Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Post-Gazette is for all of us.