Role OverviewCNBC is looking for an exceptional investing journalist to lead our signature evening newsletter for retail investors—a must-read daily briefing designed to help readers understand what happened in the markets, what it means for their portfolios, and what to watch before the next trading day.
What You Will Do
Write CNBC's flagship evening investing newsletter, delivering a smart, engaging and insightful briefing after every market close. Explain what the day's market action means for retail investors and help readers understand how the news could affect their portfolios.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is equal parts reporter, analyst and storyteller. They should have a deep understanding of investing and financial markets, a strong command of newsletter writing, and the ability to transform a fast-moving news cycle into an engaging, indispensable read.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience covering investing, financial markets, public companies or the economy for a major news organization.
- Strong understanding of equity markets, investing principles, portfolio construction and the economic forces that drive stocks, sectors and market sentiment.
- Demonstrated ability to produce insightful investing analysis that helps retail investors better understand market developments and make more informed decisions.
- Experience writing newsletters or other recurring editorial products that engage audiences through a distinctive voice and compelling storytelling.
- Excellent news judgment, with the ability to identify the day's most important investing themes and separate meaningful developments from market noise.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and economic concepts into clear, engaging and accessible journalism.
- Experience covering earnings, corporate news, economic data, Federal Reserve policy and other market-moving events.
- Proven ability to generate original reporting and cultivate relationships with investors, strategists, analysts, economists and corporate executives.
- Ability to synthesize reporting from across a newsroom into a cohesive editorial product while meeting daily deadlines.
- Strong understanding of the needs of retail investors and a passion for helping readers make sense of the markets through practical investing insights.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work seamlessly across editorial, television, digital video, social, product and audience teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
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