US Senior Consumer & Business Reporter

Dmgmedia

New York (dmg:media - New York) permanent

Posted: January 13, 2026

Job Description

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

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