Job Summary :
We are seeking a sharp, analytical, and curious Business Journalist to cover developments in finance, markets, industry trends, startups, government policies, and economic affairs. The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, a nose for news, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear and engaging articles.
Key Responsibilities :
- Research, report, and write accurate and insightful articles on business, finance, and economic topics.
- Conduct interviews with industry experts, CEOs, economists, and government officials.
- Track and analyze financial markets, company performances, startup ecosystems, and regulatory changes.
- Break news and provide in-depth features, explainers, and trend analyses.
- Work closely with editors, photographers, and designers to produce compelling multimedia content.
- Stay up to date with breaking news and industry developments locally and globally.
- Use data tools, public records, and financial reports to inform stories.
- Build and maintain a strong network of sources in the business community.
- Adhere to journalistic ethics, accuracy standards, and tight deadlines.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Business, Economics, or a related field.2–5 years of experience in journalism, preferably with a focus on business or finance.Excellent writing, research, and editing skills.Strong understanding of financial concepts, markets, and economic indicators.Familiarity with tools like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Excel.Ability to simplify complex business issues for a broad audience.Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and able to work independently or in a team.Preferred Skills :
Experience covering sectors like startups, fintech, real estate, energy, or policy.Multimedia or digital journalism experience (podcasts, video scripts, data visualizations).SEO and social media knowledge for optimizing content reach.Write to us with your resume and portfolio at hello@whizzhr.com
Warm regards,
Whizz HR