Money and Politics Reporter

Washington, DC, USA
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Job Description

MarketWatch seeks a reporter to cover the intersection of Wall Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The beat will explore how corporate lobbying and campaign contributions influence legislation and regulation -- in short, the role of money in American democracy. This reporter will be tasked with finding quick hits off the day's news, as well as deeper dives, explainers, and investigative pieces -- as well as contributing to the Washington bureau's daily coverage of the what the economy and politics mean for markets.The reporter should have at least five years experience in financial journalism, ideally with experience writing for all digital platforms.