Houston Chronicle seeks finance and economics writer
The Houston Chronicle seeks an experienced business news reporter to cover a wide range of stories on the finance and economics beats. The job requires a versatile reporter who can dissect the balance sheets of publicly traded companies, develop sophisticated sources, keep pace with shifting international trade policies, understand complex economic trends, and write for […]
Coverage: The U.S.-China trade war begins to impact companies
Tariffs levied by the United States and China against specific goods and industries began to have an effect on companies this weekend as the business media scrambled to assess the impact of the trade war. Avery Anapol of The Hill examined the impact on soybean farmers: The American Soybean Association (ASA) said in a statement that soybean farmers […]
Coverage: Unemployment rises to 4 percent, more jobs added
The U.S. economy added 213,000 jobs in June, more than expected, while the unemployment rate jumped to 4 percent, according to the jobs report released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Akin Oyedele of Business Insider had the news: It was a record 93rd straight month that US employers hired more people than […]
MLex seeks a trade reporter
MLex is seeking a reporter to cover international trade and other regulatory issues. Reporters must have strong interviewing and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverage. Reporters must: • Establish and execute coverage priorities, identifying key cases and regulatory issues • Develop and maintain contact base in field of […]
WSJ seeks a reporter in Paris
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter to cover the French government and economy, based in Paris. France stands at the intersection of stories that define our times, from the rise of populism to the uncertain future of the European Union and the scourge of global terrorism. The French economy, the eurozone’s second largest, […]
Bloomberg hires two to cover economic issues
Bloomberg News has hired two new editorial staffers on its economics team. Shawn Donnan joins in August as a senior reporter covering world trade and globalization, based in Washington. He will work alongside other Bloomberg journalists on coverage of NAFTA and trade with China, among other subjects. He will report to Simon Kennedy, executive editor […]
Reno Gazette-Journal seeks a business reporter
The Reno Gazette-Journal is looking for a sharp, energetic reporter to give readers the information they need to succeed in Reno’s new economy. This position has a business and finance element, but it’s not about covering board meetings or ribbon cuttings. This beat will take a daily look at the issues that personally affect our […]
Q&A: Politico’s Cassella talks about covering the trade beat
Megan Cassella is a trade reporter for Politico Pro. Before joining the trade team in June 2016, Cassella worked for Reuters based out of Washington, covering the economy, domestic politics and the 2016 presidential campaign. It was in that role that she first began covering trade, including Donald Trump’s rise as the populist candidate vowing […]
Coverage: G7 summit ends in chaos, threats
President Donald Trump alienated the United States’ closest allies at the Group of Seven summit in Canada with his aggressive trade declarations and surprising suggestion that Russia be readmitted to the exclusive club of major economic powers. Jim Puzzanghera of the Los Angeles Times had the story: But his mission at the Canadian summit appeared to be chaos. […]
Coverage: There are now more job openings than people to fill them
U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to a fresh record in April, with vacancies increasingly exceeding the number of unemployed workers amid a robust labor market, Labor Department data showed Tuesday. Sho Chondra of Bloomberg News had the story: The gains reinforce the view that the economy is creating jobs at a pace that can absorb any […]
