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AFP seeks economics news editor in Washington

Agence France-Presse is seeking an English-language economics news editor to work in its Washington DC office, AFP’s main hub for North America.

Candidates should have at least three years experience reporting and editing business, finance and economic news and be able to generate original story ideas.

The position involves writing and editing stories on a variety of subjects, from the stock market to company earnings to macroeconomics and government policy.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of French. Candidates must demonstrate sound editorial judgment, writing flair and an ability to work under pressure.

To apply, go here.

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Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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