Business Reporter

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 10 years
Location: Ahmedabad
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Reporter with a strong background in business and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience covering corporate developments, economic trends, financial markets, and government policies that impact businesses and investors. This role demands a sharp analytical mind, excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of financial data, and the ability to break down complex topics into engaging, insightful, and accurate stories for a broad audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and write original business news articles, features, and analysis covering key sectors such as finance, banking, technology, manufacturing, and emerging industries.
• Monitor financial reports, earnings statements, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and stock market trends to identify newsworthy developments.
• Cover corporate press briefings, investor calls, and major business events to provide timely updates and expert analysis.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with business leaders, financial analysts, economists, and government officials to gather insights and generate exclusive content.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, digestible, and engaging stories tailored for business audiences.
• Stay updated with current affairs, regulatory changes, and economic indicators to proactively pitch story ideas and anticipate industry shifts.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, and multimedia teams to enrich content with charts, infographics, and interactive visuals.
• Adhere to tight publishing deadlines while maintaining high standards of journalistic accuracy and integrity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business journalism or financial reporting, preferably with a reputed media outlet or financial publication.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, markets, economic indicators, and the broader business ecosystem.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with a flair for storytelling.
• Proficiency in interpreting and reporting on financial statements, stock market data, and regulatory filings.
• A strong network of contacts in the business and financial world is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple stories simultaneously.
• Familiarity with digital journalism tools, social media, SEO, and data visualization platforms.

Preferred Attributes:

• A passion for business news and a keen eye for emerging trends.
• Demonstrated ability to break exclusive stories and offer unique perspectives.
• Experience mentoring junior reporters or leading coverage on specific business beats.