Lead business reporter Job at The Daily Memphian in Memphis

The Daily Memphian is seeking a veteran business reporter to join our team. Candidates must have a strong background in business journalism and be skilled at generating story ideas; writing cleanly, quickly and authoritatively; developing sources; breaking news; and working quickly with minimum supervision.

Candidates should have a good handle on earnings calls and corporate culture and feel comfortable talking to C-suite executives.

Our reporters must frequently engage with the local business community as well as spend time in the newsroom regularly to work with editors and other staffers.

Applicants should have at least five years of newsroom experience and at least five years experience as a business or economics reporter. They must also be willing to relocate to Memphis if they don’t already live in the area. Reliable transportation is a must.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three clips to mcashiola@dailymemphian.com and joverstreet@dailymemphian.com.

Who we are:

The Daily Memphian is one of the largest non-profit local newsrooms in America, with about 40 full-time journalists and 20 regular contributors. We are a locally led, locally owned, fully independent online news site founded in 2018 and focused on all aspects of the Memphis area, from local government and sports to food, arts & culture, business, education, neighborhoods and much more.

Read more about The Daily Memphian:

• “One of the best local news sites in the country.” – Politico


• “Driving a shift in the digital media business.” – The New York Times


• “In Memphis, a lab experiment for local news.” – The Atlantic


• “Ghost papers and news deserts: Will America ever get its local news back?” – The Washington Post


• “The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention.” – NiemanLab at Harvard


• “Digital startups with strong financial backing are hitting key targets” – The Poynter Institute


• “Reviving Local Media: The innovations helping publishers thrive in the age of digital” – Forbes


• “Startups are pushing back against the rise of ‘news deserts’ and the pitfalls facing local journalism” – CNN: Reliable Sources Podcast

Salary/Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 per year