Reporter, Payments Dive

Job description

This role is based in our Portland office. Payments Dive seeks a sharp, experienced Reporter to provide timely, insightful coverage of the payments industry, including its reach into banking and technology. This will include breaking news coverage, enterprise reporting and in-depth features analyzing the trends and issues important to top executives at major payments players. You’ll produce daily briefs and articles that follow business, financial and regulatory developments, including corporate strategy changes, national and state agency moves, legislative proposals, earnings reports and press releases. You’ll also work with other members of the Payments Dive team to conceive and execute bigger editorial projects. Successful candidates will be prepared to quickly develop beat knowledge and sources, deliver daily stories, track down scoops and work on longer-term deadlines. Underlying those tactical efforts, the best candidate will show potential for understanding the broader context of the industry and how the current economic conditions affect it. Most importantly, a candidate will understand what makes for fresh, original storylines. The job will give you an opportunity to build a beat in the burgeoning payments arena, which is part of the broader financial services sphere. You’ll assist in editing stories and the newsletter, attend conferences, meet with sources and collaborate with a team of experienced journalists. This position reports to the Lead Editor. What you'll do: Play a key role in contributing excellent news stories to the Payments Dive web site and daily newsletter, and work with the rest of the team on assignments and editing in a collaborative fashion. Help identify key industry storylines we can own. Pitch and execute standout pieces on breaking news in the industry, as you follow timely payments topics and broader trends. Track analytics to gauge what stories are resonating with readers. Work with the Payments team in a growing newsroom that encourages innovative and creative projects. A track record of strong writing and reporting skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment. Experience in business, financial services, payments and/or fintech reporting is highly preferred. An ability to interpret and analyze business concepts and major news stories, including financial reports, legal documents, SEC filings and government regulations. An ability to build relationships with industry, government and other sources and grasp complex subjects related to the payments industry. Strong digital news knowledge and aptitude for finding information. Deadline-oriented time management skills; an ability to turn around stories on tight deadlines, including breaking news coverage. A bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in journalism, English or similar field. 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