Punchbowl News is hiring: Tax, Trade and Economics Reporter in Washington

About Our Organization

Punchbowl News is a news content company focused on power, people and politics in Washington. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about power, the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works. We produce (at least) three newsletters each day, a daily podcast, dozens of events and more across our growing product suite.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Status

Full‑time Regular

Primary Location

Washington, D.C.

The Job

Punchbowl News is looking for an experienced Tax, Trade and Economics Reporter to join our growing editorial team. The best person for this job has extensive tax, trade and economic reporting experience and is well sourced across Washington – in Congress, at the White House, throughout key agencies and on K Street. This person will thrive in a startup‑oriented newsroom. Experience covering Washington’s relationship with Wall Street – or an eagerness to do so – would also be valuable.

Corporate America

Corporate America plays an outsized role in the power, people and politics of Washington. Companies spend tens of millions of dollars on campaigns across the country every year to try to influence tax and trade policy. Business leaders have the ear of congressional leadership. Punchbowl News is hiring another reporter to write with authority about these figures and chronicle what they are trying to do in Washington to influence tax and trade policy. This includes a particular focus on the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees.

The ideal candidate

Will work closely with our Premium Policy reporters and the rest of the editorial team to own coverage of the power, people and politics in the tax, trade and financial services world. We’re seeking a reporter who is fluent in the broad swath of policy considered by the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees.

Responsibilities

• File several dispatches each week for our flagship newsletters: Punchbowl News AM, Midday and PM
• Co‑anchor The Vault Sunday newsletter each week
• Break market‑moving news and produce thought‑provoking enterprise and analysis
• Represent Punchbowl News on television, radio and other promotional activities

Qualifications

• Washington and Capitol Hill reporting experience
• A deep understanding of the tax and trade policy conversations driving Washington, K Street, Wall Street and the power players in the industry
• Three or more years of reporting experience
• Ability to write clean, concise copy
• A record of breaking news and high‑value enterprise

The salary for this role is in the range of $80,000 - $100,000. Final compensation will be based on scope, work experience, and relevant skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan and employer‑matching contributions after six months of employment.
• Robust healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision).
• Health insurance premiums covered for employees and qualified family members.
• Generous vacation policy with 20 days paid leave plus most federal holidays.
• Additional two weeks of office‑wide vacation (end of August, end of December).
• Paid parental leave up to five consecutive months (20 weeks) for birth parents; partners or non‑birth parents eligible for up to 12 weeks.
• Opportunities for learning and development through programs, classes and regular internal training sessions.

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Punchbowl News celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I‑9 upon hire.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Technology, Information and Media