Banking Reporter - Break Banking News & Features

The Wall Street Journal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter to cover big banks on Wall Street, anchoring coverage of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and exploring the broader world of investment banking and trading. You’ll break news and build a pipeline of memorable features, weighing in on major developments in the financial world.

You’ll chronicle the banks’ bets, wins and losses, and the role they play in important business stories, bringing to life the cultures inside these firms while tapping into

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a financial or business journalist.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing inside hard-to-reach organizations.
• Strong knowledge of banking and Wall Street.

Responsibilities

• Build sourcing across the finance world with the aim of breaking major news in banking.
• Develop rich features that explain complex Wall Street developments, reveal new details and entertain readers.
• Write breaking news stories with speed, clarity and accuracy.
• Experiment with various formats and platforms, from graphics to videos.

Skills

Financial journalism

Sourcing networks

Banking knowledge

Story development

Job description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter to cover big banks on Wall Street, anchoring coverage of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and exploring the broader world of investment banking and trading. You’ll break news and build a pipeline of memorable features, weighing in on major developments in the financial world.

You’ll chronicle the banks’ bets, wins and losses, and the role they play in important business stories, bringing to life the cultures inside these firms while tapping into