Business and Finance Reporter
Semafor
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Posted:
August 10, 2023
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About the position
We are seeking a Business and Finance Reporter to join our team at Semafor. As part of our Business team, you will be responsible for writing agenda-setting stories for our Business newsletter and assisting in its production. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of sourcing and reporting on financial news, as well as the ability to provide insightful views on the topics they cover. This role is crucial in establishing Semafor as a trusted source for corporate and financial news. The position will report directly to the Business & Technology Editor, and while location is flexible, preference is given to candidates based in New York City.
Responsibilities
- Produce regular scoops and smart stories for Semafor Business.
- Be a core part of the Business newsletter production team.
- Help produce the Business newsletter, including putting together charts and other visual elements.
- Build and maintain key sources on Wall Street and beyond.
- Collaborate with other elements of the team, including video, design, and events, to produce breakout products.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in finance or business journalism
- Proven ability to source deeply in complicated organizations and deliver stories that blend insider knowledge with authoritative "what-it-means" energy for readers
- Developed a voice and smart takes on the biggest news in finance
- A comprehensive sense of the competition and of what the next beat of a big story can be
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits