DN Media Group, the leading global provider of independent news to the shipping, offshore energy and seafood industries, is seeking a business reporter ready to cover one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sectors of the blue economy.

The seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries are emerging as critical elements of future global food security, and at IntraFish.com, we are tracking this rapid growth and development with sharp business reporting and insightful analysis. We don’t just follow the industry: we lead it with meaningful journalism that informs and inspires.

This role will be joining an expert team of journalists based in the United Kingdom (our global headquarters), the United States, Norway, South America and Asia, and will work closely with colleagues across time zones to ensure that we are delivering our independent business news and analysis to readers around the globe.

This role needs to be based on the East Coast of the US, ideally out of Connecticut.

Your strategic role:

• You will be covering major multinational companies, the personalities behind them and the money shaping the future of the industry. It’s a beat made for a creative, ambitious business reporter who loves a great scoop and the fast pace of online news.

 Your day-to-day:

• Apply strong news judgement and reader metrics to optimise coverage
• Working with reporters to craft reliably sourced stories that are properly contextualised.
  
• Publishing articles on our Intrafish.com website and Intrafish.com News app  
• Write articles for our digital platforms and special editions
• Research and write a full range of business news, insight and commentary stories.
• Report with accuracy, to deadline and to appropriate length and style.
• Ensure IntraFish.com is a must-read website by delivering exclusive business news on the global seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries
  
• Break high-value news quickly and accurately
  
• Collaborate with a diverse team of colleagues working in several countries
  
• Develop a network of sources and contacts
  
• Utilize social media platforms and SEO to extend our reach and discover new audiences
  
• Provide on-the-ground coverage of major conferences and events in the field

Your background:

• Strong news reporting, source development and people skills essential.
• A proven track record of generating compelling journalism in a fast-moving news environment
• Experience in editing
• Familiarity with analytics tools for measuring reader engagement
• Ability to work independently while taking guidance and direction from senior colleagues.
• Digital journalism skills and experience
• Good communication skills
• Energetic and self driven
• Ability to move between fast-moving breaking news and long-form features and interviews.
• Ability to work fast and accurately under pressure.
  
• Versatility and adaptability.
• Able to do some domestic and international travel.

What we offer:

• A chance to work with a global leader in specialist journalism.
• The opportunity to represent respected brands at major international industry events.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your perspective is valued.

 For everything else a look at the People & Culture department at career page

And for what is on offer for you as a new colleague take a look at the People & Culture department at career pages.

All IntraFish editorial staff are required to conduct themselves with integrity, objectivity, dedication and professionalism becoming of a journalist working for a leading international industry publication.

Intrafish.com is part of DN Media Group, owner of Norwegian financial daily Dagens Naeringsliv and a portfolio of other specialist titles with a global reach. We pride ourselves on high standards of independent journalism and have an ambitious growth strategy. But don't take our word for it, take a look around our career pages and website to find out more about DN Media Group, its publications, and the team.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process we conduct ID-checks and right to work checks, and when necessary, a full background check. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.