Politics Reporter

The Washington Post is looking for an energetic and experienced reporter to cover the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy.

The reporter will focus on the Fed, one of the most powerful institutions in the world, as it goes through a challenging period. The central bank is facing a slowing economy, but its toolkit remains depleted by the last downturn. And it is frequently under attack by the White House, forcing central bankers to weather extreme political pressure as they make decisions with the economy hanging in the balance.

Covering the Fed requires a deep understanding of the economy and the Fed’s tools for overseeing it, including interest rates and other elements of monetary policy. It will also require thorough reporting about the institution’s leaders and how President Trump tries to influence them.