AP (NYC) - enterprise writer

95004785 -- Newsperson - Enterprise Writer

The Associated Press currently seeks an Enterprise Writer for its New York City Bureau.

Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a national writer or foreign correspondent.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience of producing in-depth, hard-edge enterprise that is based on original reporting and results in exclusive stories.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience that demonstrates superior writing skills and the ability to quickly synthesize material from multiple sources on big breaking stories.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment in one of the world's most competitive markets.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to write about a broad range of topics
- Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
- Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory.

Responsibilities:

- Conceive, report and write compelling, big-sweep, front-page enterprise out of New York City that resonates with national and international readers.
- Produce fast-turnaround stories on major news of the day in New York that can help drive online traffic.
- Write with a proven, strong voice to keep the AP competitive with the city's best reporters.
- Draw on experiences as a national writer or foreign correspondent to bring broad perspective to coverage.

Physical demands:
- None

Priorities:
- Write with a strong voice and authority about New York, becoming a recognizable byline on national stories datelined out of the city.

The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Founded in 1846, AP today is the largest and most trusted source of independent news and information. On any given day, more than half the world's population sees news from AP.