Debtwire seeks a North America credit reporter

Debtwire, the leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a reporter eager to break news in the North America credit market.

Working on the news desk in New York – with sweeping views of Central Park – candidates will be expected to generate scoops on stressed and distressed companies as part of a team of journalists and credit and legal analysts. While we provide extensive market training on the job, the ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of finance and previous journalism experience.

Debtwire journalists are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources at investment funds, law firms, advisory shops and beyond. They also extensively collaborate with colleagues. We are looking for candidates with at least one year of experience working at a financial news outlet or internships at top tier publications.

The position will offer the opportunity for travel and moderating at conferences

Key Responsibilities:

- Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on restructuring situations;
- An investigative mindset and good writing skills;
- An understanding of fixed income markets, a strong grasp of and an interest in the broader financial and legal markets;
- Outstanding networking and contact building skills;
- Excellent time management and communication skills;
- A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

- - Previous experience covering fixed-income markets a plus
  - Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
  - Time management and communication skills
  - Networking and contact-building skills

Salary Range:

The estimated salary range is $80,000 – $120,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

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.