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Business Reporter – Consumer Brands

Business Reporter – Consumer Brands

CompanyCox
LocationAtlanta, GA, USA
Salary$72200 – $108200
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree and at least 4+ years of professional journalism experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years, or at least 8 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Strong record of producing authoritative, reader-focused coverage with minimal supervision.
  • Proven ability to balance breaking news with smart enterprise and accountability journalism.
  • Excellent news judgment, source development, and clear, compelling writing.
  • Proficiency in research and data analysis, including public records and digital tools.
  • Comfort with using metrics/audience analytics to inform coverage.
  • Collaborative spirit—must be able to work effectively across the newsroom.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily beat coverage and enterprise reporting on leading Georgia-based companies.
  • Break news, deliver timely scoops, and analyze strategic developments within these influential businesses.
  • Identify and communicate key economic and labor trends through clear, insightful storytelling for both consumer and business audiences.
  • Collaborate effectively with other reporters, including environmental and climate colleagues, to cover corporate sustainability goals and impacts.
  • Report on how federal and state policies, tariffs, and regulatory changes affect these major players and, by extension, our readers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in multimedia journalism, including audio, video, podcasting, or newsletters.
  • Fluency in languages other than English is beneficial but not required.