Job description
Who we are
Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in journalistic forms that ensure a new level of transparency. Our editors and reporters distill the most important stories from all over in formats that uncover the forces shaping the stories, explain the interests behind polarizing narratives, and replenish the stock of shared facts. As a global platform, Semafor recognizes that smart people can disagree and that informed readers need to understand alternative points of view from competing centers of power and culture in a multi-polar world. Want to join us? Read on.
The Role
We’re looking for a proven, news-hungry Washington reporter to join the Semafor DC team. You would be writing agenda-setting stories covering the Trump White House — with a broad emphasis on the administration’s economic priorities and choices and the global implications of those moves, but ranging far beyond at will. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of sourcing up in and beyond the White House and/or federal agencies and a keen eye for the next big policy and political story. You’ll be a crucial member of our editorial team, contributing to Semafor’s daily report as well as our Principals newsletter — a must-read inside and outside Washington for insights into its policy and politics — and working with our business reporters. This is a high-profile role that will also be asked to play a major role in our live journalism business, moderating and helping with editorial planning and recruiting guests for event tentpoles that include our annual World Economy Summit. We’re looking for a versatile reporter who has a proven record of thinking beyond the story of the day, who can spot and explain bigger themes, and has the drive necessary to thrive in a new, ambitious environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Break news and deliver definitive analysis on the Trump administration economic agenda.
- Build and maintain key sources in the administration, and beyond.
- Collaborate across the DC and Wall Street team and the rest of Semafor to break stories across multiple beats.
- Help plan editorial content for and otherwise contribute to Semafor’s live journalism events, a slate led by the annual World Economy Summit.
What Makes You Qualified
- 4 or more years of relevant experience covering Washington.
- Proven ability to source deeply in complicated organizations and deliver stories that blend insider knowledge with authoritative writing.
- Proven understanding and ability to explain complex financial and economic stories.
- Passion for, and experience with, moderation of live interviews.
- Experience in scrappy and/or dynamic environments and willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed.
- A passion for news in all its forms.
Additional Job Details
This position is based out of our Washington, D.C. office. In office Monday - Thursday and work from home on Friday.
Base salary range is $130,000 - $180,000.
Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and frequently travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Additional job details
Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.
Semafor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Semafor, Inc. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
