Business Reporter

Background

A business reporter investigates and writes stories about companies, markets, and financial news for newspapers, websites, magazines, or broadcast media. They interview business leaders, analyse financial data, and explain complex economic issues in ways that help readers understand how business affects their lives. They might cover anything from a local company's expansion to stock market trends or corporate scandals.

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Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Business Reporter→Business Editor→Financial Correspondent→News Director

Publications

Financial TimesThe EconomistBloombergWall Street Journal

Books

The Big ShortBarbarians at the GateA Few Billion Dollars Worth of Advice

Movies

The Big ShortEnron: Smartest Guys in the Room

Key Figures

Bethany McLeanAndrew Ross SorkinCarole CadwalladrNeil Irwin

Classification

SIC Code8742, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference70.4, 332For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Financial JournalistBusiness CorrespondentMarkets ReporterFinance Writer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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