Multimedia Reporter II for Business

Overview Join to apply for the Multimedia Reporter II for Business role at INQUIRER.net . Responsibilities Gather, investigate, and write accurate, compelling reports on business news, including breaking developments, market movements, corporate affairs, policy updates, economic trends, and exclusive enterprise stories. Plan and schedule interviews that will enhance the quality of the story. Ensure all content is thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and adheres to the organization’s editorial standards and ethical guidelines. Deliver timely updates and in-depth analyses from assigned business beats (e.g., finance, startups, macroeconomy, consumer markets), contributing to the organization’s credibility and competitiveness. Pitch, develop and execute enterprise and investigative stories. News Gathering and Writing Gather, investigate, and write accurate, compelling reports on business news, including breaking developments, market movements, corporate affairs, policy updates, economic trends, and exclusive enterprise stories. Plan and schedule interviews that will enhance the quality of the story. Ensure all content is thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and adheres to the organization’s editorial standards and ethical guidelines. Deliver timely updates and in-depth analyses from assigned business beats (e.g., finance, startups, macroeconomy, consumer markets), contributing to the organization’s credibility and competitiveness. Pitch, develop and execute enterprise and investigative stories. Digital and Multimedia Journalism Produce multimedia content—including on-cam appearances, live and recorded business reports, explainer videos, charts, and infographics—that enhance audience understanding of complex topics. Capture relevant photos and footage from events such as press briefings, business forums, and conferences. Coordinate with editors, graphic designers, and video producers to development visually engaging and informative digital business stories. Print Media Contribution Adapt and prepare business content for print publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the style and tone of the publication. Support special print projects, business reports, and editorial supplements such as quarterly outlooks, industry profiles, or company rankings, etc. Source Development & Beat Coverage Build and maintain a network of credible and reliable sources within assigned areas of beats. Monitor emerging issues, data releases, regulatory developments, and business trends relevant to readers and decision-makers. Provide exclusive reports and insights that contribute to the newsroom’s competitive edge. Additional Tasks Participate in editorial planning meetings and contribute ideas for innovative coverage and multimedia storytelling. Collaborate with teams across editorial, design, and video units to ensure integrated content delivery. Perform additional editorial responsibilities as may be assigned. Support initiatives for internal training, special coverage, or newsroom workflow enhancements. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism, Communication Arts, Business, Economics or any related field. Work Experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in business reporting across both print and digital platforms. Competencies And Skills Strong analytical and research abilities. Proficiency in using financial databases, spreadsheets, and other research tools. Excellent storytelling and reporting skills, with a proven ability to work across multimedia formats. Working knowledge in multimedia production, including basic knowledge in photography and videography. Experience using CMS platforms, basic SEO principles, and social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.). Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines. Effective interpersonal skills for conducting interviews and developing sources. Portfolio of published work showcasing writing and multimedia skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr