The Nashville Business Journal is seeking an aggressive banking/government reporter to follow those who hold the purse strings in Music City, from Nashville's banking leaders to city and state lawmakers.

Lending is critical for businesses and will play an even larger role as the economic recovery continues. This reporter will cover the Middle Tennessee banking industry and all aspects of how money flows in and out of companies in Nashville. The post also covers the intersection of business and government, following Metro Nashville city hall and the state Legislature with an eye toward policies and politics that impact the region's businesses.

This reporter must be able to marry strong traditional journalism skills — source building, sharp interviewing techniques, strong analytical and investigative reporting skills, clear writing, document use — with online and social media savvy. The ideal candidate will have computer-assisted reporting skills and an eye for numbers.

This reporter must produce compelling, high-impact breaking news and enterprise for our daily website and weekly print edition that is rich with perspective and context for Nashville's business community.

The award-winning Nashville Business Journal is Music City’s source of news and connections for business leaders and decision makers. We are a fast-paced news operation that is growing in subscribers, readers and event attendees. Owned by American City Business Journals, the NBJ is a sister publication to 43 Business Journals nationwide.

Nashville is a fantastic city with tremendous momentum, known for its long-established music and entertainment scenes and recently recognized for its emerging food and arts culture. It’s one of the nation’s most livable cities, with a great cost of living.

If you thrive on a fast-paced environment where you can innovate and lead, we invite you to apply.

Send resume and work samples to Editor in Chief Lori Becker at lbecker@bizjournals.com. EOE.