Deals Reporter

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires are seeking a newshound to cover small and midsize corporate deals and activist campaigns in New York. 

We’re looking for a well-sourced reporter who can break news about corporate reconfigurations like mergers, stock offerings and spinoffs as well as corporate clashes. The Journal has long dominated coverage of deals involving the biggest companies. With this role, we’re looking to expand our reach to smaller and midsize companies. 

This person would work closely with other reporters to break news of these deals and corporate clashes, primarily for our Newswires audience of institutional and retail investors who value exclusive reporting. 

A track record of writing clearly and quickly is essential, as are excellent news judgment and the ability to move fast under competitive pressure. Top-notch interpersonal skills will be key, as this person will help expand our network of sources. 

Experience covering corporate deals or a similarly fast-paced, scoop-focused beat is preferred but not required. 

You will: 

• Widen the Journal’s network of Wall Street sources

• Break news on small and midsize deals and activist campaigns 

• Quickly produce clear, error-free copy 

You have: 

• The ability to develop sources, generate regular tips and execute scoops 

• A proven ability to write on deadline 

• A knack for quickly digesting numbers, recent events and industry trends to put deals and activist campaigns in context 

The position will be based in New York and will report to Cara Lombardo and David Benoit, as part of the Journal’s Wall Street bureau. 

To apply, please submit your resume, three clips and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would make you a top candidate for this role. 

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. 

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter by Tuesday, October 8th.

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. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..