Marketwatch.com seeks reporter to cover consumer crime

MarketWatch.com is seeking a personal finance reporter to cover consumer crime.

As the recent Target data breach shows, these days, a few lines of code can pick more pockets than a few thousand street thugs. A whole universe of information may be one Google search away, but consumers have never felt more confused about how to protect themselves from fraud, scams, and schemes.

This reporter will dig up scoops on everything from questionable practices and shady dealings to outright fraud, by scouring lawsuits, hounding regulators, and most important, by helping readers make smarter decisions about their money. The position requires at least three years of news experience, strong writing skills, an interest in personal finance journalism, and a keen understanding of how to engage audiences on social media. This position is based in New York.

Please attach a resume, cover letter and three to five published clips to your online application.

To apply, go here.