Correspondent, Economic Policy

The Washington bureau is looking for a dynamic and well-sourced correspondent who can dominate the economic policy beat at a pivotal moment in the economy.

You will break news on economic policy proposals under consideration by the president and explain in accessible terms how those proposals would impact households, businesses, the deficit and the broader economy.

You will demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of policy issues, including the federal budget and the deficit, and will have an understanding of economic issues and economic research.

Key topics include:

Fiscal policy measures like presidential budget proposals, congressional spending bills, the federal debt ceiling, other issues relating to budget deficits and the national debt, and major reports from the Congressional Budget Office.

The effects of federal policy on the American economy, including wealth and income inequality, poverty, new business formation, the geography of economic activity, and race and gender disparities.

Key topics in economic policy and political campaigns, including immigration, international trade, climate change, energy production, antitrust enforcement, financial and other business regulation, labor law and safety-net programs like Social Security and Medicare.

The health of the American economy across a wide range of indicators, and how voter perceptions of economic conditions are shaping presidential and congressional elections.

Economic messaging strategies from top elected officials, including the president, cabinet members and congressional leaders.

This is a hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. This is a NY Guild role.

Responsibilities:

The beat would include a mix of breaking news, enterprise, explanatory and investigative stories, including scoops of ideas and news analysis, as well as profiles.

It requires an ability to tell stories large and small – in print, on video or via audio – with authoritative voice, deep sourcing, and an ability to clearly explain critical moments in policy and politics to a sophisticated audience.

You are excited about juggling breaking news and live coverage and enjoy bringing arcane and complex economic topics to life with color, anecdotes, clear explanatory prose and narrative storytelling.

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.

You will report to a Washington Editor.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a beat reporter who delivers major enterprise pieces, including coverage that shows explanatory and investigative skill.

Knowledge of domestic and international economics, a wide range of economic policy including fiscal policy, and American politics including the executive and legislative branches.

Deep sourcing within the White House, Democratic and Republican political campaigns, think tanks, academic economics, industry and labor groups, economic policy advocacy organizations and important players on economic and budget issues in Congress.

Preferred Qualifications:

A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.

Digital-media experience.

Ability to work in a news environment.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $122,529.36 and $155,000.00.