Heading into the November elections, inflation is weighing on voters as the Fed mulls action on interest rates, which could trigger another economic miniboom or the next recession. Regional banks remain on shaky ground a year after teetering on the edge of a full-blown meltdown, yet the prospect of tougher banking rules has stirred up a ferocious backlash. And crypto cash is flooding Washington as regulators seem increasingly inclined to legitimize digital assets.
To drive coverage of these important stories, the ideal candidate will be an inquisitive thinker, a voracious consumer of data and a collaborative self-starter, able to work with colleagues across the newsroom. This job requires a mix of talents: In addition to producing ambitious enterprise, investigations and stories off the news, this reporter should seize opportunities to explain economic trends through FAQs, data visualizations and portraits of people caught in the riptides.
Responsibilities:
Preferred qualifications:
This position is based in our Washington newsroom.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, along with a résumé and three clips, to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 21 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Business Editor Lori Montgomery, Deputy Business Editor Sandhya Somashekhar, Economics Editor Jennifer Liberto and Washington Economics Editor Mike Madden.
To apply, go here.
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