Economics Correspondent

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Washington, DC, United States
Base: $137,300.00 - $228,900.00; bonus/equity: not...
Track record of impactful economic reporting
Ability to break news on competitive beats
Comfort working with complex economic data
The role involves delivering revelatory reporting and sharp analysis on how shifts in labor, business, and Washington policy shape American lives

Job Summary

  • The role involves delivering revelatory reporting and sharp analysis on how shifts in labor, business, and Washington policy shape American lives.
  • Candidates must be able to move fluidly between breaking news, ambitious enterprise, and explanatory journalism while interrogating data deeply.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including a company-paid pension, 401(k) match, and up to three weeks of vacation.

Matching Summary

The role involves delivering revelatory reporting and sharp analysis on how shifts in labor, business, and Washington policy shape American lives.

Salary

Base: $137,300.00 - $228,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive medical/dental/vision, pension, 401(k), parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Track record of impactful economic reporting
  • Ability to break news on competitive beats
  • Comfort working with complex economic data
  • Strong source-building skills across sectors
  • Clear engaging writing style under deadline

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative spirit for cross-team storytelling
  • Experience with graphics and visual teams
  • Voracious consumer of data and research
  • Inquisitive thinker with deep analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • Three work samples (clips) required
  • Cover letter addressed to specific editors
  • Based in Washington D.C. newsroom

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter