What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Reporter - Health care and Cannabis position at Newsday?
Summary of Position
This reporter will cover how health care and business intersect on Long Island, exploring the real-world impacts on everyday people - from access to care and affordability to medical innovations and the evolving cannabis industry. You'll delve into the operations of local hospitals, health care providers, and biotech firms while examining how cannabis legalization shapes businesses and consumers. We expect this reporter to break news, spot trends, and develop enterprise stories that matter to our readers - all while building strong relationships with sources and delivering engaging, impactful journalism.
We're looking for someone who thrives under tight deadlines, is comfortable juggling multiple stories, and can work well with others to produce coverage that keeps our audience coming back for more. The reporter will also collaborate with editors to monitor metrics and apply data to inform coverage as we serve our loyal readers, seek new subscribers and strive to better understand key audiences and topics.
Essential Duties & FunctionsCover the intersection of health care, business and cannabis, focusing on issues like affordability, access and industry trends.Find smart enterprise stories and identify the forces shaping health care and cannabis on Long Island.Jump on breaking business news and pitch in on general assignment coverage when needed.Build a diverse network of sources to power your reporting and broaden audience reach.Use multimedia tools and social media for story discovery, audience engagement and creative storytelling.Collaborate with NewsdayTV and the digital team to enhance stories with alternative and visual storytelling.Essential Job Knowledge & Skills
Three or more years of reporting experience; health care or business reporting is a plus.Proven ability to break news, meet deadlines and deliver high-impact stories.Skill in balancing quick-turn news with ambitious enterprise work.A knack for spotting trends, cultivating sources and digging into data-driven reporting.Strong storytelling abilities with a sharp eye for detail and an engaging writing style.Proficiency in multimedia tools, including smartphone photo and video, and digital platforms.A team player with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.A self-starter who can bring a creative approach to covering the news.Exceptional organizational and time management skills.The ability to find fresh, distinct angles and write lively, concise stories that reflect Newsday's tone and format.Compensation
The hourly base rate range for this role is $32.53-$53.38, commensurate with experience.This position is represented by the Graphics Communication Conference, PPPWU.Physical Requirements
Employees are generally required to work in the office and / or out in the field a minimum of three (3) days per week.Ability to travel throughout Long Island as related to the assignment being covered.A driver's license in good standing and reliable means of transportation are required.Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule to include weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support business needs.
Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants / incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $33 - $53
