Barrons Sr. Writer, Economics and Federal Reserve

Job Description:

Barron's Senior Economics and Federal Reserve Writer

Barron's is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the economy, writing sharp analyses of major economic news events they happen and enterprise stories that explain what those events mean for the broader economy, companies, financial markets, and the pocketbooks of ordinary Americans.

A primary responsibility will be to lead our coverage of the Federal Reserve. But we are also looking for someone who can do more than just cover news quickly. This person should be skilled at reporting and writing compelling stories based on travel around the country to talk with workers, the unemployed, or company executives to understand how economic events are playing out on the ground.

Given the critical nature of this topic for our readers, we are seeking only journalists who have experience working in a newsroom. This position can be based in either New York City or Washington, D.C., but this person must be willing to develop sources and attend major events in person at the Federal Reserve in Washington, and the Fed's annual summit in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Barron's strongly values teamwork, so the ability to collaborate with reporters, editors, and our visual journalists is a must.

Interested parties should send a resume and no more than 3 clips in PDF form to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected], and apply through the link on this job posting.

Responsibilities include:

• Coverage of the economy and the Federal Reserve in a distinctive way
• Aptitude in crafting sharp and memorable stories headlines
• Moving fast to cover breaking news
• Strong collaboration with other writers in the newsroom.
• Write jargon-free, clear financial prose
• Top-notch news judgment

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience covering economics or business in a major newsroom
• Facility with SEO and audience strategies
• Ability to write breaking news and news analysis in real time
• A track record of writing unique, engaging stories
• Understanding of economics, economic data and economic news releases
• Ability to develop and write enterprise stories in clear, compelling ways

You will:

• Thrive in a fast-paced newsroom
• Work well under pressure and with other members of the team
• Be a skilled, insightful and compassionate interviewer
• Be meticulous in your copy and ambitious in your reporting
• Pitch creative and compelling story ideas

About the Role/Barron's:

You will write accessible, reader-friendly stories on a regular basis, and also craft longer features, both anticipating and analyzing consumer trends. You will report to the Barron's Economics Editor.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons Newsroom

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $125,000 - $155,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..