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Market News International seeks economics data reporter in DC

MNI, a global financial news service, is seeking an economic data reporter for the Washington, D.C. bureau.

The ideal candidate will have three to five years of reporting experience; a BA in economics, statistics, business or related field; experience with all aspects of Excel including creating graphics; knowledge of government and private economic data reports, as well as solid writing, editing and communications skills, and acute attention to detail.

Experience reporting on economic data, the economy in general and economic policy strongly desired, along with an ability to spot important developments and break news. Must be a good team player willing to jump in where needed, and a multitasker who can fit into a fast-paced newsroom. We thrive on competition but offer a friendly and flexible work environment.

The primary duty of the economic data reporter is coverage of government and private economic data reports, maintaining Excel spreadsheets and data calendars, conducting surveys and analysis of the data. In addition, the reporter will cover a wide range of economic issues of interest to financial markets.

Please send cover letter, resume and three or four clips to hscott@mni-news.com with “economic data reporter” in the subject line.

MNI is a Deutsche Boerse company.

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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