Senior Reporter

ACAMS is seeking a Senior Reporter to cover federal bills, hearings, rulemakings, and other events related to money laundering and financial crimes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in reporting for daily or trade publications, with a strong aptitude for learning their beat quickly and developing sources.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience reporting for a daily or trade publication
• Experience writing about financial crime or anti-financial crime a plus
• Ability to pitch and develop stories through interviews and investigation
• Ability to manage multiple stories concurrently and file by deadline
• Ability to juggle interviews, planning calls and other meetings
• Strong notetaking, news writing and other journalism-related skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and online publishing systems
• Good verbal and organizational skills, keen attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to become D.C. bureau chief
• Light editing duties