Reporter, WSJ Pro Bankruptcy

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.

You Will:

+ 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

You Have:

+ 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

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

Our Benefits

+ Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

+ Paid Time Off

+ Retirement Plans

+ Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

+ Education Benefits

+ Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ Family Care Benefits

+ Commuter Transit Program

+ Subscription Discounts

+ Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodation:
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Business Area:
Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:
Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $115,000 - $145,000

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