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Dealbook Reporter, DC

The New York Times· Reporting
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Hybrid (Washington, DC)$113.3k - $140kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Washington-based reporter covering the intersection of business, policy, and power from the capital, with strong sourcing in regulatory bodies and government. Hybrid in Washington, DC with regular in-office attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Break news and deliver original reporting on developments in Washington that affect the business world.
  • Build and maintain high-level sources across government, lobbying, and industry.
  • Write with authority and clarity about legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments.
  • Anticipate policy shifts and explain their implications for readers.
  • Understand and engage with the DealBook audience.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience covering politics, regulation, or business in Washington.
  • A strong track record of breaking news and developing authoritative sources.
  • Demonstrated understanding of financial regulation and policymaking processes.
  • Demonstrated writing and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated news judgment and ethical standards.
  • The ability to translate complex policy into compelling stories.

Skills

Required:Breaking newsRegulatory/policy analysisJournalistic writing

Benefits

  • variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • company-matching 401(k) plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development programs
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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