Markets Writer

Job Description:

About the Role:

Investor’s Business Daily seeks a Markets Writer to help IBD customers make more money in the stock market through content that explains the market’s mechanics and sound investing methods, analyzes the latest market action and provides timely trading ideas. The position can be remote, although working at IBD’s Los Angeles headquarters also can be an option.

This position requires knowledge of stocks, strong writing skills, and the ability to quickly write sharp and well-optimized daily stories while juggling other assignments. Content will appear on the Investors.com website, IBD apps/premium products and possibly appear in the IBD Weekly newspaper as well. May produce videos or participate in the production of videos such as by developing scripts or appearing in videos to discuss stock market news and trends. 

You Will:       

• Accurately report and write engaging and well-sourced articles that benefit investors, leveraging IBD’s proprietary stock market research and the IBD Methodology investing strategy as appropriate. Articles will include market analysis, investing education and trading ideas.
• Keep up to date on news and trends related to assigned coverage area, including the general market, IBD indexes and IBD stock performance lists.
• Develop strong SEO for your content. SEO includes web headlines, SEO page titles, URLs, meta descriptions and keywords, as well as hyperlinks inserted in the body of articles.
• Use databases, stock charts and financial statements when appropriate to gather information for articles and related content, such as graphics to accompany stories. IBD stock research services are crucial tools to master and use daily to guide reporting; training will be provided.
• Participate in social media to promote your IBD content, cultivate relationships with sources or others interested in the topics that you cover, and help develop IBD’s web audience.

 You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience as a reporter or editor, including some financial journalism. 
• Excellent writing skills, accuracy and news judgment. 
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals, financial statements and the stock market.
• Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and samples or links to 3 to 6 examples of written work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - W&I - IBD

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.