Dealbook Reporter, DC

The role

This reporter will cover the intersection of business, policy, and power from Washington, D.C. You will break news and provide insights into the White House, Capitol Hill, regulatory agencies, and K Street.

What you will do

• Break news and deliver original reporting on developments in Washington that affect the business world.
• Build and maintain high-level sources across government, lobbying, and industry.
• Write with authority and clarity about legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments.
• Anticipate policy shifts and explain their implications for readers.
• Understand and engage with the DealBook audience.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission.
• Report to an Editor on Dealbook.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience covering politics, regulation, or business in Washington.
• A strong track record of breaking news and developing authoritative sources.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial regulation and policymaking processes.
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated news judgment and ethical standards.
• The ability to translate complex policy into compelling stories.

Nice to have

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.