Regional Business & Development Reporter Job at Connect Savannah in Statesboro

Seeking a Skilled Business & Development Reporter for Our Media Group
Are you passionate about translating complex business and development concepts into engaging, informative stories? Join our team of newspapers as a Business & Development writer and make an impact!

Who We Are
We are a forward-thinking group of newspapers in growing Southeast Georgia dedicated to delivering insightful and thought‑provoking content to our diverse readership.

Role
The Hyundai Motor Group is building its Metaplant America in the heart of our coverage area to produce 300,000+ electric vehicles per year when fully operational. Additionally, a dozen more companies have announced they will build plants producing products to directly support the Metaplant. About 14,000 jobs will be created directly related to the Metaplant during the next two to seven years, which will significantly increase the populations of every part of our region. Covering and helping cover every aspect of the economic impact stemming from the Metaplant will be the major focus of our Business & Development writer. The reporter will also work with editors at each property in coverage of business and development stories that are specific to that property.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze and report on business and development topics with accuracy and depth

Interview industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to gather insights and perspectives

Create engaging, well‑researched articles that resonate with our audience across various platforms

Work with the editors at each of our publications and as a group in developing local and regional coverage strategies

What We’re Looking For

Strong writing skills and an ability to distill complex information into clear, engaging narratives

Proven experience in business or development writing, preferably within a journalistic or editorial setting

A keen interest in staying updated with industry trends and economic shifts in the region

Why Join Us?

Collaborative environment: Work alongside a team passionate about storytelling and journalistic excellence

Impactful work: Your stories will inform, inspire and shape perspectives in our communities

Growth opportunities: Room to expand your skills and carve out a niche as the most thorough, insightful and best source of news regarding anything about the Metaplant and its impact on the communities we cover

How to Apply
Send your resume, writing samples and a cover letter highlighting why you’re the perfect fit to jhealy@morrismultimedia.com.

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