Business reporting is broad and diverse. It’s not just about sober numbers, but always about the people.

Topics for reporting

The focus is on the question of how the modern business editorial department works and which focal points arise in the reporting. Business journalists must know hot find topics for reporting. They collect ideas, exchange experiences and develop research concepts.

Social media in business journalism

It’s also about finding the right journalistic form, for example, news, feature or report. An interview plays a special role in economic reporting. It is important to choose the right people to talk to and to develop a list of questions.

There are tips and suggestions for implementation in local and regional reporting. The influence of social media in business journalism is also increasing. Twitter, Facebook and others are platforms for research, discussions and self-marketing.