Reporter, Big Companies

Dow Jones & Company

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95000 - 120000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Big Companies Reporter

MarketWatch is seeking a curious and ambitious reporter to join its companies team to cover the business of the major corporations that form the backbone of the U.S. economy from the strategies they pursue to the financials that move markets and the customers they serve.

Youll cover some of the biggest U.S. corporations and the financial forces driving their stocks earnings and consumer relationships. That includes household names such as Walmart and Costco industrial giants like GE and Caterpillar and consumer finance leaders including Visa and American Express.

This is a high-profile position that requires ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will need the range to view the economy through a wide lens and the rigor to dig into topics like major bankruptcies how policies out of Washington affect sectors of the economy and how shifts in consumer behavior reshape corporate strategy (and vice versa).

Can you break news provide smart analysis and identify trends while explaining to readers what it all means for the economy and consumers Then this is the ideal role for you.

Youll publish articles on earnings and stock performance but youll also go beyond the daily news cycle and drive enterprise reporting on issues that matter.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial journalism with a strong understanding of business strategy capital markets and public filings. Prior experience covering companies is required.

The role is based in New York.

Responsibilities:

Cover breaking news on major U.S. companies with urgency and insight
Pitch and produce enterprise stories that go beyond headlines
Interview executives analysts and industry experts to surface trends
Analyze SEC filings and distill quarterly corporate results for a broad audience
Collaborate with editors visuals and other teams to produce high-impact journalism

Qualifications:

At least 2-5 years of covering business or financial news
Fluency in investment terminology and business concepts
Impeccable news judgement and an ability to identify smart distinctive angles
Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and engaging stories
A commitment to rigorous reader-first reporting

You will:

Flourish under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
Conduct insightful and thoughtful interviews
Be meticulous in your writing and ambitious in your reporting
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization
Consistently pitch creative high-impact story ideas
Experience with podcasting and video storytelling is a plus

About the Role/MarketWatch:

Youll join a newsroom that helps people understand how money moves the world and how to make smarter decisions about it. Youll write accessible daily stories and craft features that anticipate or explain major corporate investing and consumer trends. Youll be part of a small collaborative team of writers and report to MarketWatchs Companies Editor.

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare and Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Lifestyle Wellness and Family Care Programs
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Base Pay Range: $95000 - $120000

Were 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 candidates 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.

Job Description:Big Companies ReporterMarketWatch is seeking a curious and ambitious reporter to join its companies team to cover the business of the major corporations that form the backbone of the U.S. economy from the strategies they pursue to the financials that move markets and the customers t...