The Associated Press business news department seeks an editor/reporter for its Washington, D.C.-based economy team.
The AP is a global leader in the coverage of economic news. This editor will report to the economy team leader and play a key role in driving daily coverage of economic news, including coverage of the indicators released through the month.
This editor will also shape enterprise stories and help set coverage priorities. This editor will be expected to help develop new approaches to story-telling and the use of video and social media. Some reporting and writing will be required.
Qualifications: The job requires deep knowledge of the U.S. and global economy.
The successful candidate must have excellent news judgment and the ability to edit clearly and concisely on deadline. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker and have the ability to connect dots, spot trends and ideas that will interest our general news audience. Collegiality is a must.
Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience editing or writing stories about the economy.
To apply, go here.
