New York Times

Dealbook Reporter, DC

New York Times$113K — $140K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Washington covering politics, regulation, or business.
  • Strong track record of breaking news and building authoritative sources.
  • Deep understanding of financial regulation and policymaking processes.
  • Excellent writing and analytical abilities.
  • High news judgment combined with strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Break news and provide original reporting on Washington developments affecting business.
  • Build and maintain high-level relationships across government and industry sectors.
  • Write clearly and authoritatively about regulatory and legislative changes.
  • Anticipate upcoming policy shifts and explain their potential impact.
  • Engage effectively with DealBook's target audience.
  • uphold journalistic independence and commit to the mission of truth-seeking.
  • Collaborate closely with the Editor on news coverage.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid vacation and sick days.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional development programs.
Full Job Description
DealBook is hiring a Washington-based reporter to cover the intersection of business, policy, and power from the capital. You are someone who can bring readers behind the scenes in Washington -offering sharp, timely, and revealing insights into what's happening at the White House, on Capitol Hill, inside key regulatory agencies, and along K Street. You have and will develop deep sourcing within the SEC, FTC, DOJ, FCC, and other financial and business regulatory bodies, as well as in Congress, the executive branch, and lobbying firms. 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. 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. Basic Qualifications: • 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 Qualifications: • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment. REQ-020312 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67-$140,000 USD 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, 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. We're excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

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