Tech Policy/Antitrust Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist)

$72,000 - $130,000/Yr

Thomson Reuters - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Tech Policy/Antitrust Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) at Reuters will focus on breaking news related to antitrust issues affecting Big Tech, regulatory efforts on AI, and consumer protection matters. The role involves developing sources within key regulatory bodies and reporting on significant corporate interactions with lawmakers. The correspondent will work collaboratively with a team to ensure comprehensive coverage of corporate accountability and regulatory enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a diverse range of sources that lead to scoops
• Break exclusive news that rivals must follow
• Lead and/or reinforce coverage of major news
• Report aggressively to hold companies, lobbyists and regulators accountable
• Write deeply-reported, standback stories on antitrust and tech policy
• Demonstrate beat expertise and dominance
• Work with a global team of experienced reporters and editors writing about regulations across the United States, Europe and Asia

Requirements

• At least five years of journalism experience
• Ability to write quickly and accurately under deadline pressure
• Comfort with and aptitude for writing about technology topics and legal proceedings
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of collaborators
• A track record on the antitrust or tech policy beats and an existing source network are desirable
• Outstanding written English is essential

Benefits

• Global career progression opportunities
• On-the-job learning and coaching
• Competitive salary packages
• Market leading benefits including paid volunteering days
• Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists