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American Banker seeks technology/fintech reporter

American Banker is currently seeking a reporter to cover the intersection of technology and the banking industry.

– The successful candidate will be responsible for writing short breaking news stories and longer features about U.S. commercial banking, technology, fintechs and all things in between that will appear online.
– 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.
– Though preference is given to reporters who work in the NY or D.C. areas, this position is also open to those who work remotely

Qualifications

  • A minimum of two years reporting experience; preferably an understanding of banking and financial services.
  • 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.

American Banker is a SourceMedia publication.  SourceMedia provides market information, including news, analysis, and insight to the financial services and related industries such as accounting and technology, through its publications, industry-standard data applications, seminars and conferences.

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.

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