Senior Deals Reporter

Versant
New York, NY
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

CNBC is seeking an experienced Senior Deals Reporter with a track record of delivering important scoops. The reporter will be a key player in CNBC’s expanding finance team, working in both TV and digital to produce important stories.

What You Will Do

Break news on deals and generate scoops on big financial transactions, collaborate with reporters across the newsroom on digital and television, build deep sources among bankers, lawyers and other deal makers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The candidate should have a range of sources on Wall Street and have experience delivering scoops on corporate mergers and acquisitions, be quick and competitive with a creative streak that helps them get around roadblocks and confirm exclusive stories.

Requirements

  • 8+ years experience covering deals
  • Track record of delivering scoops
  • Ability to explain complicated financial transactions to a broad audience
  • Strong understanding of finance and deals and an ability to prioritize coverage
  • Excellent communication, collaboration skills
  • High stands of accuracy and fairness

Benefits

  • Free onsite fitness center
  • Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials
  • Dry cleaning
  • Free shuttle transportation
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Other discounts and perks
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