Business Reporter, Consumer Brands, Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises

Location:

United States, Atlanta

Category:

Media

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

72200.00 - 108200.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is seeking an experienced Business Reporter, Consumer Brands to cover some of the Peach State’s best-known brands, including Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A, Waffle House, Home Depot, and other major companies in the food, beverage, retail, and housing sectors. This role requires a balance of daily beat coverage, insightful enterprise stories, and breaking news reports to illuminate key economic and labor trends for our readers.

Job Responsibility:

Provide daily beat coverage and enterprise reporting on leading Georgia-based companies
Break news, deliver timely scoops, and analyze strategic developments within these influential businesses
Identify and communicate key economic and labor trends through clear, insightful storytelling for both consumer and business audiences
Collaborate effectively with other reporters, including environmental and climate colleagues, to cover corporate sustainability goals and impacts
Report on how federal and state policies, tariffs, and regulatory changes affect these major players and, by extension, our readers

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and at least 4+ years of professional journalism experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years, or at least 8 years of relevant experience without a degree
Strong record of producing authoritative, reader-focused coverage with minimal supervision
Proven ability to balance breaking news with smart enterprise and accountability journalism
Excellent news judgment, source development, and clear, compelling writing
Proficiency in research and data analysis, including public records and digital tools
Comfort with using metrics/audience analytics to inform coverage
Collaborative spirit—must be able to work effectively across the newsroom

Nice to have:

Experience in multimedia journalism, including audio, video, podcasting, or newsletters
Fluency in languages other than English is beneficial but not required

What we offer:

Generous compensation & bonus structure
Flexible time off policies
Amazing healthcare plans at low cost to you
Free access to Care.com
Funds to pay for classes, certifications or school
Free access to Calm + counseling for mental wellbeing

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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