TL;DR

Digital Business Reporter: Writing business news stories for the website, covering company activities, market movements, and economic announcements in a way that's accessible to a general audience. Focus on original story ideas, cultivating sources, and delivering accurate, engaging content under tight deadlines.

Location: New York, USA - Hybrid. Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation).

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Company

BBC is a global news organization delivering independent, impartial, and unrivalled journalism.

What you will do

  • Write business news stories for the website, covering company activities, market movements, and economic announcements.
  • Work alongside a senior business journalist in New York and liaise with colleagues in London and Washington DC.
  • Come up with original ideas for stories and cultivate a wide array of sources.
  • Write breaking news stories quickly and accurately under tight time pressure.
  • Write live page posts and news features, finding original angles and going behind the big business headlines.

Requirements

  • Experienced business journalist who knows how to read company results and understand financial markets.
  • Excellent knowledge of business and economics with a global perspective.
  • Experience of writing accurate, engaging, and fast-paced business news for digital audiences.
  • Proven ability to cut through jargon and make complex stories appealing to a broad audience.
  • Experience of writing in a variety of formats to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to come up with angles and approaches to the big stories of the day.

Culture & Benefits

  • Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to your location and contract type.
  • Excellent career and professional development.
  • Support in your working life.
  • A values-based organization where the way we do things is important as what we do.
  • Inclusive environment where every individual's unique contribution is valued and respected.