The Federal Reserve, the world's most powerful central bank, is set to start lowering interest rates later this year after its most aggressive campaign to tame i *** ation since the early 1980s. When will policymakers have enough confidence the i *** ation battle is won to make the first cut? How will factors including a looming presidential election, persistent price pressures and easing financial conditions affect the path of policy? And what does a potential change in the White House mean for the Fed and its leadership?
These questions are driving minute-by-minute decisions in financial markets and governments around the world, while also determining the livelihoods of millions of consumers and businesses.
The Fed is core to *** , whose readers closely follow every announcement and utterance by the central bank and its 19 policymakers.
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These questions are driving minute-by-minute decisions in financial markets and governments around the world, while also determining the livelihoods of millions of consumers and businesses.
The Fed is core to *** , whose readers closely follow every announcement and utterance by the central bank and its 19 policymakers.
WE'LL EXPECT YOU TO:
- Oversee this critical beat and supervise a team of reporters following the Fed Board in Washington along with the 12 regional banks
- Publish a large volume of real-time headlines and stories on tight deadlines from rate decisions, speeches and interviews, this is a marquee role
- Regularly pull back the lens to produce analysis and enterprise pieces, examining the impact of Fed policy on Wall Street, Main Street and Washington; push reporters to deliver scoops; and ensure our stories get the attention they deserve through smart headlines and promotion.
- Work closely with other editors on the team and with a wide range of colleagues across the newsroom, as well as with social *** , web and broadcast teams.
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced news environment and to make sound news decisions quickly
- A deep understanding of the Federal Reserve and US economy
- Excellent news judgment and editing skills
- Experience with features and story graphics
- A willingness to delegate
- Knowledge of markets and companies is an advantage
- Prior management experience is a plus but not required
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
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