Dealbook Reporter, DC Washington, DC

New York Times; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,270 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Washington-based reporter for DealBook to cover business, policy, and power. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, a strong track record in breaking news, and know financial regulation.

This is a hybrid position that requires regular office attendance in Washington, D.C. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $113,270.67 to $140,000, along with various benefits, including medical and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience covering politics, regulation, or business.
• Strong track record of breaking news and developing sources.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial regulation and policy.
• Ability to translate complex policy into compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Deliver original reporting on business-related developments.
• Build and maintain sources across government and industry.
• Write with authority about legislative and regulatory developments.
• Anticipate policy shifts and explain implications.

Skills

Breaking news

Financial regulation knowledge

Analytical skills

Writing clarity

Job description

Office: Washington, DC
Department: Journalism — Reporting

Job Description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world‑renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world‑class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

DealBook is hiring a Washington‑based reporter to cover the intersection of business, policy, and power from the capital. You are someone who can bring readers behind the scenes in Washington—offering sharp, timely, and revealing insights into what’s happening at the White House, on Capitol Hill, inside key regulatory agencies, and along K Street.

You have and will develop deep sourcing within the SEC, FTC, DOJ, FCC, and other financial and business regulatory bodies, as well as in Congress, the executive branch, and lobbying firms.

You can break news, decipher policy developments, and anticipate where Washington is heading on critical issues that affect markets, companies, and the broader economy.

You can contextualize and humanize complicated policy decisions—writing with urgency, sophistication, and style. A strong grasp of financial policy and corporate regulation is essential, as is an instinct for what matters to DealBook’s business‑savvy readers.

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

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 a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• You will report to an Editor on Dealbook.

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$113,270.67 — $140,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here .

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.