Reuters seeks economy reporter in DC

Reuters is seeking a correspondent to write detailed, accurate and insightful stories on the US economy and economic policy, with an understanding of what data and policies mean for financial markets and US monetary policy.

Evaluate news leads and tips in order to develop compelling story ideas. Interview prominent economists at financial and academic institutions to create stories that meet company’s editorial style and standards.

The stories must convey useful information to subject area experts and financial market participants. Assess economic data to determine its newsworthiness and write accurate, insightful stories based on the data, often under tight time and competitive pressures.

Periodically cover the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, US Treasury and Federal Reserve and review the data they produce in order to provide accurate analyses for consumers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Journalism, Communications or a related field plus 5 years of progressive experience as a journalist with a major international news agency. Experience reporting on the economy of a G-20 member nation, including fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, gross domestic product, trade, retail sales, manufacturing and labor statistics. Experience reporting on industrial companies including company results and share prices and conducting interviews with high-level company executives. Experience reporting on stock exchanges, treasuries and foreign exchange markets.

To apply, go here.