WSJ seeks reporter in Caracas

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter to cover Venezuela.

This country of 30 million with the world’s largest oil reserves is sinking into a political and economic crisis that will likely make it a top global news story.

We want an enterprising reporter that can write clearly about the country’s growing balance of payments crisis while also showing colorfully and creatively how it affects everyday life and ordinary people. No country in the world is feeling the global commodity slowdown like Venezuela, and the risk for serious unrest is rising daily as shortages grow.

Chavismo is unraveling fast, but what takes its place is unknown. This is a unique opportunity to catch history as it happens, and write the first draft. The successful candidate can write headlines for real-time, spot meaningful changes in economic trends, and write colorful features that capture this crazy country’s slow-motion collapse.

Please include a resume, cover letter and up to six published clips with your online application.

To apply, go here.