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American Banker seeks a banking reporter

American Banker is the leading information resource serving the banking and financial services community, setting the agenda for a fast-changing industry, keeping a close eye on large and small institutions, tracking traditional and insurgent forces, and parsing the business models of diversified and specialist players.

Responsibilities

American Banker is currently seeking a Reporter to cover the banking industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating content that delivers insightful analysis and perspective on trends and developments in U.S. commercial banking. The Reporter will work closely with colleagues in the newsroom and around the country to coordinate coverage. The ability to write clearly and accurately under tight deadlines is required. Knowledge of banking, finance, digital journalism and social media are a plus.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a minimum of three years reporting experience and preferably an understanding of banking and financial services. Essential skills include an ability to generate unique story ideas and provocative analysis for a sophisticated banking audience, write clearly on deadline and cooperate closely with editors and other colleagues in a fast-paced newsroom.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our extensive offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan; a pre-tax transportation payment program; and subsidized health club membership.

For consideration, please send your cover letter, resume, clips and salary requirements.

To apply, go here.

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.