Fairchild Media: Business Reporter, Sourcing Journal

Fairchild Media: Business Reporter, Sourcing Journal

Under the umbrella of Fairchild Media Group that also includes sister brands WWD, Footwear News, and Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal is the premiere trade publication for apparel and textile executives focused on sourcing and manufacturing. Sourcing Journal’s expert editorial team leads the industry conversation with smart investigative journalism, breaking news, analysis of global market conditions and industry white papers.

Sourcing Journal is hiring a Business Reporter to focus heavily on daily news and analysis, in addition to occasional researched feature reporting. The ideal candidate will have a very solid grasp of journalism fundamentals, an ability to uncover, pitch and track compelling news stories, strong writing skills and a keen eye for detail. Must be a self-starter who is adaptable, versatile and agile. Must be extremely fluent in all aspects of digital media and have the ability to quickly learn, incorporate new skills and adapt to constructive feedback. Working with a range of other reporters, the candidate is expected to produce a reasonable volume of daily stories under deadline pressure. Industry knowledge of sourcing, apparel, footwear, sustainability, tech, retail or fashion is a plus. Position requires some travel and event coverage when necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience writing and editing for digital media publications. B2B background strongly preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and cleanly, and report breaking news efficiently and accurately.
• Full grasp of online publishing from story creation, to sourcing art and publication.           
• Proficiency in WordPress including gallery creation when appropriate.

Preferred qualifications:

• A strong interest in technology and AI innovation
• Solid public speaking skills for potential webinar, digital fireside chat, and live conference speaking opportunities.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 - $70,000 upon hire.Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Fairchild Media Group:

FMG, publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc. Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal, is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. We provide a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, tech leaders, consumers, and trend-makers.

About Sourcing Journal Media:

Sourcing Journal Media, LLC is the largest, most comprehensive and authoritative B2B resource for executives working in the apparel, textile and footwear industries. We produce publications and events under the Sourcing Journal and Rivet brands, empowering industry leaders with essential news, expert commentary and in-depth analysis to navigate every aspect of their business.