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Job Description _Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._ Advance Localu2019s Headline Group has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Specialty Business Reporter to join our team. As a Specialty Business Reporter, youu2019ll be the primary reporter responsible for anchoring coverage of jewelry industry news for our client JCKu2019s trade publication and website. Through interviews, research, participation in industry events, and adept use of social media, youu2019ll be responsible for producing high-visibility news stories and analytical articles about the international jewelry business. Youu2019ll produce hard-hitting news stories without shying away from challenging questions and controversial topics to consistently meet the audienceu2019s demands for immediacy, depth, and engagement. This is a hybrid position, combining remote work with time in our New York City office, as well as occasional business travel. The base salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. What youu2019ll be doing: + Gather information and write news articles that are balanced, factual, timely, topical, well-sourced, contextually accurate, and delivered on deadline in styles and formats appropriate for distribution on all media platforms. + Identify, develop, and follow stories that establish JCK as the first and best news provider for the jewelry industry, with particular emphasis on diamonds, gold and silver jewelry, gemstones, watches, retail outlets, laws and regulations, and taxation (including tariffs). + Stay on top of developments in jewelry sourcing, design, manufacturing, marketing, and retail sales. + Build strong professional relationships with industry decision-makers, spokespeople, business groups, Wall Street analysts, lobbyists, legal representatives, and other potential sources. + Interact with readers on social media platforms, promoting both our organizationu2019s and our clientu2019s content initiatives. + Employ AI tools to gather and prioritize information, suggest reader-friendly headlines and teases, scan copy for style and completeness, and prepare first drafts of stories from transcripts, press releases, and other sources, ensuring accuracy and thorough vetting of sources + Maintain close communication with colleagues and editors. + Effectively utilize a content management system and related hardware and software to prepare text, images, and other content for distribution. + Use web analytics to monitor online traffic and align coverage plans with reader interests. + Meet production deadlines, establishing a cadence of daily coverage that yields an average of ten articles each week. + Participate in JCKu2019s twice-monthly podcast/vodcast. + Represent our organization and JCK at important industry functions, shows, and conferences, attending various panels and sessions to cultivate sources and establish your position as subject matter expert Our ideal candidate will have the following: + Degree in journalism, communications, business, or a related field. + Minimum five yearsu2019 journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing, preferably with at least two years of business reporting covering jewelry, retail, or a similar industry. + Proven ability to report and write news, work independently and remotely, and prioritize tasks appropriately, especially on tight deadlines. + Demonstrated solid reporting, writing, and organizational skills. + Solid understanding of best practices for search engine optimization, social media, and ethical journalism. + Demonstrated mastery of the methods and tools used to develop, format, distribute, and promote content across a variety of digital and print platforms. + Proven ability to cultivate well-placed sources, ideally in a wide-ranging international field of business, and deliver exclusive, high-value content that stands above the competition. + Working knowledge of digital content management, Microsoft Office, and generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT. + Ability to work remotely Additional Information Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a substantial 401k plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Headline Studio, the in-house content marketing agency for Advance Local Media, combines first-hand consumer insights with journalistic expertise to create engaging and inspiring content for brands. We then distribute strategically to drive action and deliver comprehensive marketing solutions. Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit . Advance Local Media includes MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, PA Media Group, ZeroSum, Headline Group, Adpearance, Advance Aviation, Advance Healthcare, Advance Education, Advance National Solutions, Advance Originals, Advance Recruitment, Advance Travel & Tourism, BookingsCloud, Catalyst IQ, Cloud Theory, Fox Dealer, Hoot Interactive, Search Optics, Subtext. Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.