WSJ seeks a trade reporter in DC

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter in Washington, DC, to chronicle one of the most high-stakes, misunderstood, and divisive issues in government and business: international trade policy.

The ideal candidate will be someone with a deep knowledge of economics, Washington and the international trade landscape. The reporter will be tasked with breaking through talking points and pointing readers directly at the most consequential issues and power dynamics involved in trade, both in Washington and far beyond. Shifting alliances. Scrapped deals. Tariffs. Prices. Confused consumers. These are all things that impact governments, politics, businesses, and households. Come bring these stories to life.

The job will include a steady stream of ambitious features and will be expected to break news. Candidates should have five or more years experience writing news and feature stories, with clips that specifically demonstrate the ability to tell big, bold stories that everyone talks about.

The job will be part of our politics team and be based in our Washington, DC office.

You will:

• Break news.
• Develop original enterprise stories.
• Conceive, report and write must-read stories that require minimal editing.
• Embrace video, audio and other non-text storytelling formats.
• Find smart, unexpected insights that advance major breaking news events.
• Work with colleagues to conceive and executive bigger projects and series.

You have:

• At least five years of professional journalism experience.
• An ability to develop sources at the highest levels
• A demonstrated ability to separate from the pack and find original approaches to even the most commoditized stories.
• Top-notch narrative writing skills.
• A steady hand under deadline pressure.
• An ability and desire to provide fresh insights.

To apply, go here.