The Wall Street Journal is looking for an energetic, experienced and ambitious reporter to cover Africa in a crucial moment for the continent. African economies are recovering from the pandemic slowdown, with many struggling to pay off near-record amounts of debt. A string of new wars and the escalation of old conflicts, from Sudan to the Sahel, have created some of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises and raised doubts about Africa’s ability to capitalize on the potential demographic dividend of its youthful populace. In addition to China, the U.S. is now competing for influence—and the minerals critical to the global energy transition—with a group of middle powers such as Russia to the United Arab Emirates. Africa accounts for a tiny part of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions—just 3.8%. But the continent is already feeling a disproportionate impact from climate change. In places like the Sahel and Nigeria’s green belt, the shifts are contributing to armed conflict. We are looking for a skilled writer and reporter who can tell the big, distinctive stories about this vital region. You will: + Cover all of Sub-Saharan Africa, home to roughly 15% of the world’s people. + Work closely with editors in London and New York to produce sharp, globe-spanning coverage + Seek new ways of doing our journalism digitally and visually You have: + Exceptional writing and editing skills + Sound news judgment and a high metabolism for news and enterprise stories. + A proven track record of dominating veins of coverage in geopolitics, business and economics + The very highest standards of excellence, and a commitment to ambitious and distinctive journalism. The position will be based in one of the continent’s main hubs and will report to the Africa bureau chief Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ Job Category: Editorial/Journalism Union Status: Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. Req ID: 44868