NEWS in Tampa,
Full-time
The Economy and Growth team at the Tampa Bay Times is looking for an experienced reporter with energy and a hunger to break news to cover real estate — one of our most important beats.
Real estate in Tampa Bay and Florida is the story of culture, money and power. To cover this epic saga, a reporter needs to be relentless, develop key sources and produce compelling story ideas. Experience covering business topics is a plus, but not required.
The ideal candidate must exhibit the digital skills and competitive spirit to match this audience-driven beat. Be ready to explore various storytelling methods, including video and audio formats, and engage with readers across platforms for feedback and story ideas. Dive into Reddit, Facebook groups, Instagram and NextDoor, all places real estate news or questions about development can be mined. Be open to using audience analytics to drive your reporting. We learned last year how much our subscribers crave news in this area and we are looking for a leader to meet – and capitalize – on that demand.
The next real estate reporter should move with a sense of urgency to deliver scoops and break news, dive through data, recognize unique enterprise stories and be ready to chart the ever-changing trends. You will get to write about major developments changing the face of Tampa Bay, help consumers understand the market and document the affordable housing crisis’ impact on local residents. Versatility remains a must.
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with a vision for this beat. Include links to clips, if possible. Under work history on the application, feel free to leave blank if attaching a current resume.
About the company
The Tampa Bay Times, which is Florida’s largest daily newspaper, has been part of the Tampa Bay community for more than 130 years. Locally owned and independent, the Times has long been celebrated for its outstanding and credible journalism, practiced with integrity in the public interest and has been ranked among the Top 10 newspapers in the country. It has chronicled the Tampa Bay region’s growth with outstanding journalism, winning 13 Pulitzers and numerous other awards along the way.
Our organization is committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the vibrant and diverse communities we serve. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, physical abilities, genders and sexual orientations.
Vaccine Requirement:
Workplace safety is a value of the Tampa Bay Times. Because of this, the Times requires its staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees must be vaccinated by the first day of employment unless they secure a medical or religious exemption accommodation from the Times beforehand.
Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees
- Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans.
- 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 100% employer paid basic life insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement.
- Weekly payroll.
- A generous vacation and personal leave time program and much more…
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About Us
The Tampa Bay Times, which is Florida’s largest daily newspaper, has been part of the Tampa Bay community for more than 130 years. Locally owned and independent, the Times has long been celebrated for its outstanding and credible journalism, practiced with integrity in the public interest and has been ranked among the Top 10 newspapers in the country. It has chronicled the Tampa Bay region’s growth with outstanding journalism, winning 12 Pulitzers and numerous other awards along the way.
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