Devex seeks a reporter to lead our coverage of the world’s largest development bank

Devex seeks a reporter to lead our coverage of the world’s largest development bank – and the world’s largest hub for international development and humanitarian relief in Washington, D.C. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level reporter or enterprising self-starter with a pocketbook of ideas and contacts – especially within and around the World Bank – to cover the fascinating and high-stakes business of foreign aid and the story behind headlines on everything from Egypt to India, climate change to country ownership, World Bank reform to changes in procurement and public-private partnerships.

Our international development reporter will cover a global beat but focus on the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank and, to a lesser degree, the U.S. government (including the White House, USAID, MCC and Congress) as well as the many aid groups located in the Americas and elsewhere around the globe. She will attend events, interview top officials and break stories regularly.

Devex is the leading media brand for global development; it has been covered in a variety of news outlets and dubbed the “Bloomberg of international development.” Our audience exceeds half a million, and we’re growing fast. Our DC reporter will be part of a growing newsroom that includes correspondents, bloggers and other writers in our Barcelona, Manila and Tokyo offices as well as elsewhere around the globe.

This is a full-time staff position for a reporter who has a nose for a good story, knows how to write on tight deadlines for the web, and is excited about the prospect of becoming a well-regarded news personality in DC and within our community of readers.

Responsibilities

• Cover events, interview experts, tweet and blog daily.
• Propose and develop story ideas in collaboration with the editor.
• Write feature articles on major development topics.
• Conduct video interviews on location in Washington and with subjects around the world.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journalism experience.
• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• Strong knowledge of global development.
• Excellent writing skills.
• International travel experience and a global mindset.
• Passion for issues in global aid and international development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flair for blogging and tweeting.
• U.S. work authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or covering the World Bank.
• Spanish language skills.
• Experience working with the international aid & development community.
• Journalism experience with highly-regarded major publications.
• Network of contacts in international development, humanitarian aid and global health.
• Experience with web media, including social media, video and photography.
• Knowledge of AP style.

Job Location

This is is a full-time position available in the Devex Washington, D.C., office. 

Application Instructions

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