Tax Policy Reporter

POLITICO is seeking a high-energy, enterprising reporter to cover federal tax policy and how it affects government, businesses and individuals at all levels. This is a high-profile beat that touches the lives of every individual and business in America. You’ll track congressional, White House and federal agency actions, including legislation, regulations and enforcement of tax laws, along with international developments that reach U.S. taxpayers. You’ll explore the politics of taxation and how it shapes campaigns, as well as the role of tax policy in issues such as economic and racial inequality. The ideal candidate will be a scoop-driven reporter who can dominate a fast-paced daily beat for all platforms of POLITICO while also delivering enterprise stories that break new ground, beat the competition and set the standard for tax reporting in Washington and beyond. We’re looking for someone who will break news on complex trends like taxation of cryptocurrency and the gig economy, putting them in a larger economic context for both a specialized audience of business leaders and a general readership.