Dealbook Reporter, DC

Washington, DCfull time

On Site

mid

$113k–$140k

H1B: yes

The New York Times DealBook is hiring a Washington-based reporter to cover the intersection of business, policy, and power from the capital. The role involves breaking news, building sources across government and industry, and writing authoritative stories on legislative and regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

Break news and deliver original reporting on developments in Washington that affect the business world.
Build and maintain high-level sources across government, lobbying, and industry.
Write with authority and clarity about legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments.
Anticipate policy shifts and explain their implications for readers.
Understand and engage with the DealBook audience.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
You will report to an Editor on Dealbook.

Qualification

You can break newsAdditional Compensation and BenefitsFor roles in the UFor roles outside of the U$113

Required

You can break news, decipher policy developments, and anticipate where Washington is heading on critical issues that affect markets, companies, and the broader economy.
You can contextualize and humanize complicated policy decisions—writing with urgency, sophistication, and style. A strong grasp of financial policy and corporate regulation is essential, as is an instinct for what matters to DealBook’s business-savvy readers.
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C. and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
5+ years of experience covering politics, regulation, or business in Washington.
A strong track record of breaking news and developing authoritative sources.
Demonstrated understanding of financial regulation and policymaking processes.
Demonstrated writing and analytical skills.
Demonstrated news judgment and ethical standards.
The ability to translate complex policy into compelling stories.

Preferred

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67—$140,000 USD
Additional Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Annual Bonus
Tuition
Parental Leave

Company

The New York Times

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