Staff Writer

Date Posted	October 19, 2026
Industry	Magazines / Publishing
Specialty	Business
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Approximately $55,000

Description:

Hartford Business Journal | Connecticut

Hartford Business Journal is seeking a full-time staff writer to cover Connecticut’s business community.

We’re looking for an experienced, enterprising journalist who develops sources, generates compelling story ideas and writes clean, accurate copy for a business audience. This role combines breaking news coverage with in-depth reporting on the companies, people and trends shaping Connecticut’s economy.

Candidates must live in Connecticut but do not need to be based in Greater Hartford. Journalists in New Haven and Fairfield counties are encouraged to apply as HBJ expands its statewide coverage.

What you’ll do

• Report breaking and daily business news for HBJ’s website and email newsletters.

• Write two in-depth stories or features for each biweekly print issue.

• Develop original story ideas and cultivate sources within assigned beats.

• Interview and meet with business leaders, from Fortune 500 CEOs to small and midsize business owners.

• Explain complex business topics clearly for a general business audience.

• Balance daily deadlines with longer-term reporting projects.

• Collaborate with editors and reporters on coverage priorities and special projects.

• Beats and focus areas will be assigned. 

What we’re looking for

• At least three years of journalism experience.

• Strong reporting, interviewing and source-development skills.

• Ability to write clean, concise and accurate copy.

• A record of generating original story ideas and enterprise reporting.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Multimedia skills.

Business journalism experience is a plus.

About Hartford Business Journal

Hartford Business Journal covers business news throughout Connecticut through its website, daily email newsletters and biweekly print publication. It is part of New England Business Media, a regional business-to-business publishing company that also owns the Worcester Business Journal and Mainebiz. HBJ is also a member of the Alliance of Area Business Publishers, a trade association representing regional and local business publications.

Salary:

• Approximately $55,000

How to apply

Send a resume, a brief cover letter and three to five published clips to HBJ Editor Greg Bordonaro at gbordonaro@hartfordbusiness.com. Please include “HBJ staff writer application” in the subject line.