Reuters seeks a tech policy and antitrust correspondent

Reuters News is looking for an experienced and ambitious Tech Policy/Antitrust Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) in Washington.

The successful candidate will break news on the continuing antitrust onslaught aimed at Big Tech, be the first to uncover efforts to regulate AI, and report on a slew of other consumer protection issues that can impact corporate profits. These are stories are on topics like Washington’s efforts to make sure AI is deployed fairly, the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon and exclusives about the next industries in regulators’ crosshairs. When done right, and quickly, these are top reads among Reuters LSEG clients and on Reuters.com, especially when we break news.

The ideal reporter will be able to build sources within the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department, the antitrust legal community in Washington and corporate lobbyists whose companies’ face the greatest regulatory threat.

The position also requires legal experience covering trials and occasional work on Capitol Hill to cover hearings. The position will emphasize the interactions companies have with the administration and lawmakers, and how corporate power and money help determine legislative outcomes. The right candidate will work well with a team of reporters in Washington focused on corporate accountability, regulation and enforcement.

About the Role

As our Tech Policy/Antitrust Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist), you will:

• Develop a diverse range of sources that lead to scoops
• Break exclusive news that rivals must follow
• Lead and/or reinforce coverage of major news
• Report aggressively to hold companies, lobbyists and regulators accountable
• Write deeply-reported, standback stories on antitrust and tech policy
• Demonstrate beat expertise and dominance
• Work with a global team of experienced reporters and editors writing about regulations across the United States, Europe and Asia

About You

You’re a fit for the role of Tech Policy/Antitrust Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) if your background includes:

• At least five years of journalism experience.
• The ability to write quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.
• Comfort with and aptitude for writing about technology topics and legal proceedings
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of collaborators.
• A track record on the antitrust or tech policy beats and an existing source network are desirable.
• Outstanding written English is essential.

To apply, go here.