The New York Times is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join our Washington Bureau as the next Federal Reserve correspondent. This reporter will cover America’s central bank and issues pertinent to the U.S. economy, including inflation, labor market data, demographics and inequality.
This is a chance to join a committed team of reporters and editors who have a history of award-winning work, an eagerness to experiment with new story forms, and a passion for explaining complex topics in an accessible and engaging way. We are looking for a reporter who can explain how the Fed’s decisions and approach impact people, businesses and the economy. You will be collaborative, and you must be ready to pitch in on both broader business coverage and Washington-based political stories.
This position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. This is a NY Guild role.
Responsibilities:
- Cover live and breaking news, enterprise and investigations about the Federal Reserve;
- Generate coverage ideas, including specific targets or broad themes;
- Write articles on deadline; receive feedback and edits;
- Build a network of sources and a deep understanding of U.S. monetary and regulatory policy;
- Become familiar with audience tactics to reach new readers across platforms;.
- Collaborate with other reporters in Washington and on the Business desk;
- Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all of NYT products, including on The Daily, in newsletters including The Morning and Dealbook, and via vertical videos;
- Use investigative reporting tools like freedom of information requests to monitor and break news;
- Keep track of the Fed’s 17 officials, along with its research output.
- 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.
- This role reports to an editor in the Washington Bureau.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of economic reporting and writing experience;
- Experience juggling breaking news, smart analysis and enterprise;
- Detailed and expert understanding of the Federal Reserve’s structure and function;
- Data skills preferable; familiarity with government data sources necessary;
- Ability to cover technical topics, including inner workings of the financial system and inflation index composition;
- Familiar with broader economic media environment;
- Experienced exploring issues in depth through investigative reporting, on-the-ground interviews and analysis
- Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards and mission for both themselves, their team, stringers and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in directly engaging with readers to deepen their relationships with The Times;
- A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.
- Familiarity and deep understanding of The New York Times’s D.E.I report and initiatives both regarding journalism and as a leader
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $122,529.36 and $155,000.00.
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