US Senior Consumer & Business Reporter

SENIOR CONSUMER & BUSINESS REPORTER

Role Overview

The Senior Consumer & Business Reporter is a leading voice on the desk, responsible for driving high-impact coverage across consumer, business, personal finance and real estate.

Reporting to the Consumer Editor and Deputy Consumer Editor, the role combines fast, authoritative reporting with strong news judgment, original sourcing and a clear focus on exclusives and Mail+ journalism. The department values experience while actively nurturing talent, and the senior reporter helps set standards across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-impact consumer and business journalism, including exclusives, investigations and agenda-setting stories
Play a central role in Mail+ by producing original, in-depth and additive personal finance coverage
Take ownership of key subject areas, themes or recurring storylines within the wider remit
Regularly pitch distinctive ideas rooted in sourcing, data and case-study-driven reporting
Break news and handle developing stories confidently with minimal supervision
Build and maintain a strong, trusted network of sources, including industry insiders, analysts and experts
Interpret complex data, company disclosures and market shifts to uncover stories that matter to consumers
Work closely with editors and the picture desk to shape stories from pitch to publication
Use audience and performance data to refine coverage and help inform desk strategy
Support less-experienced reporters through guidance, feedback and example

Skills and Experience

Significant experience covering consumer, business, personal finance or real estate news
Proven track record of delivering original, high-performing stories
Strong interest in Mail+ journalism and subscription-driven storytelling
Excellent news judgment and a sharp instinct for what will resonate with a mass audience
Confidence handling complex topics and fast-moving news under pressure
Strong understanding of SEO and digital storytelling best practice
Collaborative, authoritative and generous with expertise

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes attendance in the office five days a week.

Salary range - $75,000-$90,000 

Benefits: Healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K