Reporter, WSJ Pro Bankruptcy

Dow Jones & Company•New York City, NY

1d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

About the Role Dow Jones' premium platform WSJ Pro is seeking a reporter to cover financial distress, debt restructuring and corporate bankruptcy. In this role, you will be part of a team of reporters producing market-moving scoops, data-centered analysis and insightful features for WSJ Pro Bankruptcy, serving its professional readership as well as the Wall Street Journal's general audience. This job calls for a high-energy scoop-getter who can break news on the biggest developments and disputes in the distressed-debt market, covering troubled companies that may need to restructure. The ideal candidate will have the news judgment to pursue the most impactful scoops, the ability to break the scoop first and a sharp eye for details that can bring these stories to life. A strong background in restructuring and bankruptcy is preferred, as well as a solid knowledge of corporate finance and business generally. The position is based in New York.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of journalism experience
A nose for news that your competitors are missing
The ability to explain complex concepts in clear and engaging ways

Nice To Haves

Ideally, experience covering corporate finance, restructuring or a related field

Responsibilities

Cover corporate restructuring, distressed-debt investing and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
Collaborate closely with colleagues to uncover proprietary stories on distressed companies, their investors and their legal and financial advisers
Turn around market-moving scoops on tight deadlines
Write data-centered analysis and insightful features
Contribute to Pro Bankruptcy's flagship daily newsletter and multimedia content
Be a collegial team player who is comfortable collaborating as well as doing solo work