Reporter

We expect this reporter to go well beyond the press releases, news conferences and obvious stories to break news and explore the big-picture trends impacting the business community in the Denver area — positively and negatively. 

• Contribute both short- and long-form stories to our news products online and in print.
  
• Own the beat, dictating day-to-day coverage and thriving on digging out source-driven exclusives.
  
• Relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
  
• Scoop competitors on every story of any significance, not only telling them what happened, but why and how.
  
• Use networking events, social media platforms and other community-building outlets to expand and fortify a source base and audience.
  
• Attend newsgathering activities, interview opportunities and events in the community as needed.
  
• Work collaboratively with other newsroom staffers to maximize the impact and accessibility of stories reported.
  
• Meet or exceed goals related to audience engagement.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years of reporting experience.
• Proven experience building and maintaining an active audience and a strong source base.
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Knowledge of business principles is essential.
• Proven excellence in reporting and writing, balancing daily and long-term assignments. 
• 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.
• Motivation to develop sources and build an audience.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
• Denver community experience is a plus.
• Comfort with on-stage or on-camera presentations is helpful.