Reuters seeks tech and media M&A reporter

Reuters is looking for an experienced and highly competitive business journalist to be part of its U.S. deals team and report on mergers and acquisitions in the technology, media and telecommunication sectors.

The role requires a deep understanding of how corporate executives and deal makers operate, strong source-building and networking skills, and the ability to quickly and methodically familiarize oneself with a large number of companies and their strategies.

The reporter is expected to work closely with deal reporters and media and telecommunications correspondents in New York and the technology reporting team in San Francisco as they seek to break news on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and private fundraisings. The successful candidate will also tap sources to produce investigative stories on the inner workings of companies and how they interact with Wall Street. The job can be based in New York or San Francisco.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years’ experience of companies-related reporting. Familiarity with the technology, media and telecommunication sectors preferred.
A strong track record of scoops and ability to write with flair.
A demonstrated ability to break M&A news a plus.

To apply, go here.

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.