Job Description :
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter to cover corporate distress and bankruptcy.
This is a high energy job for someone who wants to be able to cover the big corporate upheavals, including the bankruptcies of large companies.
The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for details that bring these stories to life while not losing sight of the larger picture.
Stories can come from a range of industries, and the reporter should be able to delve into the details of each company to write the authoritative take on what went wrong.
Along with excellent news coverage that adheres to the highest ethical standards, newsletters and live journalism are growth areas for the Journal, and you will be part of shaping our approach and execution in these areas.
You will :
Develop sources across companies, investors, law firms and funds.
Conceive and write news stories and develop big-picture enterprise pieces
Contribute to WSJ podcasts and conduct interviews during our live-journalism events
Be a collegial team player who is comfortable collaborating as well as doing solo work
Contribute to the daily newsletter
You have :
At least five years of journalism experience
A nose for news that your competitors are missing
Ambitious and sharp reporting skills
The ability to explain complex subjects in clear and engaging ways
Ideally, experience covering corporate finance, restructuring or private equity.
The position is based in New York and reports to the WSJ Pro Bankruptcy Editor. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the requirements of the role.
Please also submit work samples.
The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards.
We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.
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Reasonable accommodation : Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process.
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