This is a remote casual worker position. Working days and hours are flexible and will be agreed on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of the bureau and mutual availability. Those based in London will also have the option of working from the London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce multiple business news stories each day to a high editorial standard.
• Generate original story ideas that differentiate Newsweek's business coverage from competitors.
• Cover companies, industries, markets, entrepreneurship and economic trends through original reporting and analysis.
• Develop exclusive stories by securing expert interviews, obtaining data and documentation, and cultivating source relationships.
• Report on the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States.
• Monitor corporate developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, earnings announcements, public filings and other business news sources to identify emerging stories.
• Evaluate and rapidly turn relevant company press releases into accurate news stories, adding independent verification, context and comment, reviewing and editing, as required.
• Respond quickly to breaking business news while adding meaningful context, analysis and reporting.
• Use data, research and public records to support and deepen coverage.
• Collaborate with editors, visuals and audience teams to package stories with graphics, images, video and other multimedia elements.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, fair, legally sound and in line with Newsweek's editorial standards.
• Meet tight deadlines and respond flexibly to the demands of a fast-paced digital newsroom.
• Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Experience reporting on business, finance, economics, companies or entrepreneurship in a reputable, fast-paced newsroom.
• Proven ability to generate original story ideas and produce high-quality digital journalism under deadline pressure.
• Strong reporting and sourcing skills, including the ability to obtain on-the-record comment from companies, experts and industry stakeholders.
• Excellent news judgement and the ability to identify meaningful business stories beyond the daily news cycle.
• Strong understanding of the US business landscape, including major industries, economic trends and emerging sectors.
• Ability to analyse and explain complex business topics clearly and accurately for a broad audience.
• Outstanding writing, research and fact-checking skills.
• Working knowledge of media law, sourcing best practices and ethical journalism.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a remote newsroom environment.

Desirable:

• Track record of exclusive reporting, investigations, scoops or high-impact enterprise journalism.
• Experience covering small business, entrepreneurship, start-ups or innovation.
• Familiarity with corporate filings, earnings reports, economic data and public records.
• Experience using data journalism techniques, spreadsheets and public datasets to support reporting.
• Proficiency with content management systems, digital publishing tools and audience analytics.
• Understanding of SEO and audience development strategies.
• Experience incorporating multimedia elements, including charts, graphics, video and social embeds.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Teams and other collaboration tools used in distributed newsrooms.

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.