Reporter, Dealbook

DealBook is looking for a wide-ranging Wall Street and deals reporter with deep sourcing, who can effortlessly connect with influential insiders and deliver scoops on major deals, powerful personalities, and financial trends.

You are a relentless newshound, adept at cultivating relationships that could include anyone from top executives to junior employees — including investment bankers, asset managers and traders. You have a track record of breaking stories and the confidence to get anyone—from CEOs to policymakers—on the phone at a moment's notice. You are a dynamo with a high-speed news metabolism who wants to write daily. 

We want a storyteller who can go beyond the headlines, explaining financial maneuvers and market dynamics in clear, compelling prose. We are looking for curiosity, tenacity, discretion, and exceptional judgment, with a passion for revealing the personalities and strategies shaping Wall Street. 

This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office/studio each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain a deep network of sources on Wall Street and in financial circles.
• Break major news on deals, market shifts, regulatory actions, and industry trends.
• Write engaging, insightful, and accurate articles under tight deadlines.
• Deliver context and analysis, making financial news accessible and engaging for a sophisticated readership.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• This role reports to an Editor on Dealbook. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience covering Wall Street, finance, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly secure high-level interviews and exclusive information.
• Strong writing skills with clarity, flair, and precision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent news judgment and ethical standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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