Barron’s is seeking an experienced writer to cover major economics news and provide analysis of what those events mean for the broader economy, companies, markets and the pocketbooks of ordinary Americans. From the actions of the Federal Reserve to the reshaping of the jobs market to the growth of the US economy, few topics carry more weight for our readers.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working in a newsroom covering markets & economics topics; preferable 5 years of experience.
- Background and understanding of economics, economic data and economic news releases
- Experience covering major news quickly and able to provide explanations of those developments in real time.
- Willing and able to travel around the country or talk to workers, the unemployed or company executives to understand how economic events are playing out on the ground.
- Ability to develop and write enterprise stories in clear, compelling ways
- Able to collaborate with reporters, editors, and our visual journalists is a must, as Barron’s strongly values teamwork.
To apply, go here.
Chris RoushChris 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.