US News & World Report seeks economics reporter

The News & Opinion section of U.S. News & World Report is looking for an experienced economics reporter well versed in macroeconomic policy and trends. This is a high-profile reporting position with a broad scope and the opportunity to do significant work that identifies and reports on trends in the national and global economy.

It’s also a highly productive beat, and requires a journalist up for the challenge. The successful applicant should be comfortable covering economics at the intersection of the public and private sector. It will not be enough to write what happened; it will also require the ability to explain why. The writer will cover the Federal Reserve as well as economic trends in the business world. The candidate must be able to understand complex issues and write clearly, accurately and authoritatively.

We are looking for a critical thinker who knows how to dispense with acronyms and jargon to explain what’s working and what’s not – whether it is Obama’s jobs program or the Fed’s stimulus plan. An understanding of how politics plays into economics is also required.

The candidate should be as comfortable interviewing Fed governors as CEOs.

This is a position requiring a lot of collaboration with other writers. The ability to be a team player is essential. The writer will be expected to both be able to turn around a breaking news item on the latest jobs report as well as a rich, analytical piece on deflation.

A minimum of three years of reporting experience, with specific coverage of economic news, is required.

Additional requirements:

·         Strong editorial sensibility and news judgment

·         Excellent knowledge of grammar and AP style

·         Strong communication and organizational skills

·         Awareness of social media tools

Applicants must provide two references, a résumé, cover letter and three writing examples. Please send all materials to newsjobs@usnews.com and include “Economics Reporter” in the subject line.