Business & Finance News Writer - Remote

Overview

Investopedia is seeking a contract news writer to cover breaking business news stories, helping active investors make informed financial decisions.

In Short

• Write clean, objective, and informative stories with clear reader takeaways
• Meet regular daily deadlines, quickly producing top-notch news
• Actively pitch news stories that help educate and contextualize market-moving news and trends
• Availability up to 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, for daily shifts
• Two to five years writing financial business news for a respected news outlet
• A knack for clearly translating financial jargon to a lay audience
• An undeniable passion for fast-paced breaking news
• Extreme attention to detail and impeccable reporting skills
• Technical familiarity with various systems such as a CMS
• Financial news contacts and/or newsletter writing background a plus

Requirements

• Two to five years writing financial business news for a respected news outlet
• A knack for clearly and succinctly translating financial jargon to a lay audience
• An undeniable passion for fast-paced breaking news
• An understanding of financial markets, how they work, and what moves them
• Extreme attention to detail and impeccable reporting skills
• Technical familiarity and comfort working within various systems such as a CMS
• Financial news contacts, financial sector specific background, and/or newsletter writing background a plus

Benefits

• Remote candidates acceptable
• Earn 20 to 50 per hour, commensurate with experience and subject to negotiation