Jay Davis
Small and emerging business reporter at Crain\'s Detroit Business
- Role
- Retail, Restaurants, Sports and Small Business Reporter at Crain\'s Detroit Business
- Location
- Macomb, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jay Davis
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Experience
Retail, Restaurants, Sports and Small Business Reporter
Oct 2020 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Develop and compose daily pieces on retail, restaurants, sports and small businesses in the Detroit Metro area Launched monthly Small Business Spotlight web/print feature in January 2021, along with corresponding podcast -Story each month takes a detailed look at a particular aspect of entrepreneurship -Develop series of questions for podcast guest -Record podcast via Zoom Conduct interviews on/offsite with various business leaders and partners to obtain detailed content to generate daily pieces, including photography Develop, compose, and publish periodic pieces on the labor shortage amplified by the coronavirus pandemic Partner with public relations agencies and professionals to identify potential sources for stories Utilize iPhone 14 to shoot video, capture still photos, and record interviews Generate exposure using social media platforms to share stories and attract more readers Produce stories on new and emerging businesses for restaurant opening/closing, expansion, and business partners Create content for any breaking news related to any small businesses in Metro Detroit Perform extensive research to obtain data, industry knowledge to produce accurate, credible stories Produce stories on business mergers and acquisitions Collaborate with colleagues on major industry shifting stories
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts - MA
2011 — 2013
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1999 — 2004
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