Economic Development Reporter

About the Role

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a prestigious nonprofit news organization with over 240 years serving western Pennsylvania, seeks a seasoned reporter to cover one of the region's top beats: economic development in Pittsburgh, focusing closely on downtown revitalization.

Following a $600 million revitalization announcement in late 2024 by Governor Josh Shapiro aimed at transforming the city's business district, the reporter will monitor the project's progress, cover commercial development citywide, and share stories of key figures driving economic transformation in the area.

Responsibilities

• Generate a continuous flow of engaging articles delving into Pittsburgh's and the region's revitalization efforts.
• Break news specific to the economic development beat.
• Present stories using inventive and nontraditional means, incorporating visuals, social media, and data-driven elements.
• Team up with audience engagement and data teams to ensure widespread and effective distribution of stories across platforms.
• Coordinate with editors, reporters, and staff to cover intersecting topics related to the economic development beat.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least three years of professional journalism experience in a daily newsroom.
• Exceptional abilities in reporting, interviewing, and writing.
• Proven track record of creating original story ideas and exclusive reports.
• Sound news judgment capable of balancing daily news coverage with deeper enterprise stories.
• Capability to clearly and engagingly explain complex topics.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining sources across diverse communities and industries.
• Experience with social media and digital reporting tools to detect trends and engage audiences.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom focused on digital audience growth.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Dedication to journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and public interest service.

Additional Information

• Applicants must submit relevant work samples showcasing the breadth of their reporting and writing skills.
• The role requires travel and flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company matching contributions.
• Assistance with student loan debt repayment for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and family coverage.
• Sick leave eligible for rollover.
• Commuter benefits.
• Eleven paid national holidays annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous parental leave.
• Access to company-sponsored wellness platform supporting mental, financial, and physical health.

Core Values

• Integrity: Honesty, respect, and adherence to the mission guide all decisions and actions to inspire trust.
• Collaboration: Working together openly, challenging assumptions, and fostering transparent communication to create excellence.
• Community Focus: Stories are trustworthy and inspired by community engagement, placing readers at the center of journalism.
• Impact: Driven by accountability and entrepreneurial spirit to deliver bold and innovative results promptly.
• Inclusion: Valuing individual uniqueness and integrating diverse perspectives as essential to the mission.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

The Venetoulis Institute is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, ensuring respect for diverse work and life approaches, and providing all employees with opportunities to thrive. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities to support an equitable hiring process.