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Capitol Forum seeks antitrust correspondent

The Capitol Forum delivers investigative news and legal analysis of industry-defining competition policy issues to an influential subscriber base that includes investors, regulators, lawyers, and policymakers. By producing timely investigative journalism and exclusive analysis, we have become one of the fastest-growing, differentiated, and influential media companies in the United States.

POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Capitol Forum is looking for an Antitrust Correspondent to be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. This a great opportunity to work with an established, well-connected team at a company that produces influential content for an audience that includes some of the world’s premier government and industry decision-makers. As a member of a growing team of lawyers, reporters, and researchers, you will be expected to break news and produce articles on important antitrust trends and developments. You will report on and make projections about cutting-edge antitrust situations that are at the forefront of the financial and legal news. As we often work collaboratively in teams, you will also be expected to provide your input on other beats where appropriate.

To succeed in this role, you will need to:

    • Produce clear, concise, and useful written material for team members and subscribers
    • Provide breaking news updates on antitrust developments
    • Conduct interviews with a range of sources, including business and legal experts, senior executives, and decision-makers
    • Participate in conference calls and attend relevant outside events, such as Congressional hearings
    • Interact and build relationships with various stakeholders, including the leadership team, staff, sources, and subscribers

QUALIFICATIONS

    • Degree: Bachelors/Masters/Juris Doctorate
    • Experience: Two years of work experience in a law firm, government, media company/business news publication, or other fast-paced environment
    • Interests: Exhibits a passion for investigative journalism as well as an interest in antitrust and business news
    • Team Player: Ability to work independently and also collaborate with colleagues
    • Creativity: Likes to brainstorm original ideas for coverage, possesses intellectual curiosity
    • Professional demeanor: Takes pride in creating a polished product and displays a high level of attention to detail
    • Writing style: Clear and succinct
    • Time Management: Ability to write quickly and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
    • Oral communication skills: Comfortable networking and interviewing M&A sources

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay will be commensurate with experience. The Capitol Forum provides our correspondents with a culture of learning, a passionate pursuit of the truth, influence over the issues covered, a team-oriented work environment, and access to a growing community of colleagues, sources, and readers. In addition, we offer:

  • Health insurance coverage with company-funded HRA
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid vacation plan
  • Possible bonuses depending on a combination of factors, including quality of work and growth of the product
  • Reasonable working hours and a commitment to a healthy work/life balance
  • A casual but energized office culture
  • Opportunity for advancement

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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