Job Description
Senior Correspondent - Big Tech and Privacy Regulation
Department: Content Editorial & Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington
Reporting To: US editor
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 / year
LBR/ALM is seeking an experienced Senior Correspondent to lead coverage of big tech, digital markets and privacy regulation from Washington, DC. This is a senior reporting role on one of the most consequential and fast‑moving regulatory beats, with responsibility for shaping how our brands cover the legal and policy challenges facing the world’s largest technology companies.
You will cover policy, enforcement, litigation and legislative developments involving major technology firms, with a particular focus on their interaction with the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission and Congress, and international regulators. Your reporting will help a sophisticated professional audience understand not just what is happening, but why it matters and what comes next.
You will contribute across Law.com, Global Investigations Review and Global Competition Review, delivering agenda‑setting news, sharp analysis and in‑depth features for lawyers, regulators, policymakers and corporate decision‑makers around the world.
This role requires a journalist who can operate with authority on a complex beat, bring a strong existing network of sources, and consistently deliver exclusive, high‑value reporting with minimal oversight.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to take a leading role on a defining global story, with the platform and editorial backing to influence how senior practitioners and decision‑makers understand the evolving landscape for big tech.
You will join a high‑performing, ambitious editorial group with strong brands, engaged audiences and clear plans for growth across content, data and events, and have the chance to build both personal and institutional authority on one of the most important beats in global regulation.
Key Responsibilities
You will take ownership of coverage of big tech and privacy regulation in Washington, DC, setting the editorial agenda across our brands. This includes:
- Leading coverage of regulatory, enforcement and legislative developments affecting major technology companies in the US and globally
- Breaking exclusive stories through a well‑developed network of sources across government, private practice, industry and advocacy groups
- Delivering insightful analysis that explains the legal, commercial and political significance of developments, not just the technical detail
- Writing across formats, including daily news, long‑form features, data‑driven pieces, surveys and live or event‑based coverage
- Collaborating closely with colleagues across Law.com, GIR and GCR to deliver joined‑up, high‑impact coverage of overlapping regulatory themes
- Representing the brands externally at conferences, industry events and client meetings, building profile, trust and relationships in the market
- Leading or contributing to major editorial projects, such as special reports and cross‑brand initiatives
- Editing and supporting other reporters where appropriate, helping to maintain strong story framing and high editorial standards
- Delivering clean, accurate, publication‑ready copy on deadline, operating with a high degree of autonomy and requiring minimal editing
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Who You Are
You are an established journalist with significant experience covering legal, regulatory or policy beats, ideally with exposure to technology, antitrust or privacy. You bring:
- A strong existing contacts book in Washington, DC, with the ability to generate off‑diary stories and original insight
- A track record of breaking exclusive news and producing authoritative, agenda‑setting analysis
- Confidence in covering complex legal and regulatory issues with clarity, precision and speed
- The ability to identify commercial, strategic and political implications, not just legal outcomes
- Strong news judgement and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while balancing daily reporting with longer‑term projects
- Experience writing across different formats and platforms, and adapting tone for distinct but overlapping professional audiences
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across desks, brands and functions
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a background in journalism, law, public policy or financial reporting is advantageous
Why LBR?
An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.
Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees
We are happy to share that we have partnered with
Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.
We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
- Competitive compensation: Compensation is aligned with experience for candidates who meet the full scope of the role and bring relevant senior-level experience.
- 15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, three personal days, plus a day off for your birthday each year.
- Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans, two dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- 401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
- Employee Referral Awards
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
- Commuter Benefits
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.
Our fast-paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive.
By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.
