Fort Myers Broadcast Center Careers

Gulfshore Business, Southwest Florida’s premier business publication, seeks an ambitious, deadline-driven general assignment reporter. The ideal candidate should understand the importance of local news and have the know-how to find it on deadline while providing clean copy that’s accurate, thorough and concise.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in Journalism, English or a relevant field of study preferred

• Working knowledge of AP Style

• Excellent research, reporting and writing skills

• Ability to balance overlapping deadlines in a deadline-driven environment

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to manage multiple assignments on deadline; generate leads across a bevy of industries; cultivate and maintain a network of sources and engage with community leaders; follow city/county meeting agendas and identify pertinent news items; be forward thinking and work within a team setting.

If this sounds like you, please send your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and clips or link to portfolio to Heidi.centrella@gulfshorebusiness.com with the subject “GB Reporter.” This is a full-time position based in our office in Bonita Springs, Florida. Southwest Florida is often praised as one of the healthiest and happiest places in the U.S., with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic, growing community.

Benefits:

Full-time new hires are eligible to participate in all company benefit plans, including: 

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 
  •    1st of the month after 30 days of employment 
  •    Subject to plan terms 
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short- and long-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis 
• Company-Paid Holidays 
• 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.