Business journalism offers a wide range of career paths for ambitious journalists, especially in the growing field of B2B and industry publications. These outlets often provide in-depth coverage in the energy, healthcare, law, and technology sectors, among others.
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Tuesday, May 5 at noon ET for our second virtual Career Office Hour of 2026 — focused on how journalists can build careers and thrive in business and industry-focused newsrooms. Maya Earls, deputy team lead for the Environment and Energy team at Bloomberg Law, and Thai Phi Le, senior managing editor at Informa TechTarget, overseeing several healthcare publications, will share insights on how their teams operate and what they look for in job applicants and potential colleagues.
The virtual panel discussion will be moderated by Paul F. Albergo, a journalism educator at American University, former executive editor at Bloomberg Industry Group, and board member of the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
The panelists will share how media professionals can adapt their skills to break into business journalism, develop subject-matter expertise, and attract opportunities in the often-overlooked B2B space. Whether you’re new to journalism or an experienced reporter or editor looking for your next beat, this office-hour themed session will help answer your burning questions and offer practical advice.
(With support from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.)