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Financial News Editor, MT Newswires - Telecommute

Employer
MT Newswires
Location
Telecommute or Bethesda, MD
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
30 Oct 2019

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Job Details

MT Newswires (mtnewswires.com), a leading real time global markets financial news publisher, is seeking an energetic and experienced Financial News Editors to work with our global team of veteran financial journalists, covering capital markets and economies. This is a telecommute role.

We are seeking a skilled, and experienced editors for its fast-paced global financial news service. Candidates should be capable and invigorated by the demands of working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment with a global team of veteran financial reporters.

Applicants will meet and maintain MT Newswires' high standards through precise and concise editing, sharp and informative headlines and distinctive presentation, while taking on additional responsibilities.

These individuals will independently and quickly make decisions about breaking news, coordinate with global managing editors to manage strategy on across all coverage regions and news categories.

Candidates understand the demands of a fast paced news cycle and must be comfortable with making high-level news decisions. These editors have excellent communication skills and are able to move fast, decisively and support colleagues in their work by giving clear direction.

The role also requires a strong appreciation of the needs of our numerous North American, European and Asian clients and distribution partners.

Successful candidates must have exceptional news judgment and the ability to sharply edit and elevate stories of all types with speed and depth under deadline pressure.

In addition to breaking news and top news of the day, these editors will work on unique, client specific reporting requirements.

Experience in digital journalism and experience at other financial wire services (Dow Jones Newswires, S&P, Bloomberg, AP, Reuters, etc.) is a big plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willing to telecommute;
  • Experience writing and editing financial market news for a business and/or financial publication;
  • History of news gathering and writing in a real-time environment for a demanding digital readership that pays close attention to what you produce and uses it as significant input into investment decisions;
  • Analysis of market-relevant fundamentals data and the ability to draw out strong narratives concerning market trends and potential market changes;
  • Significant editing experience.


ABOUT MT NEWSWIRES:

Founded in 1999, MT Newswires (a division of MidnightTrader, Inc.) is a leading real time multi-asset class financial newswire headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

The Company is growing rapidly and looking for experienced and energetic editors and reporters to be part of an experienced, industry leading team of business journalists serving many of the largest financial institutions.

COMPENSATION:

Pay is on the high end of the industry scale. The Company has a tremendous record of retaining employees over its 20+ year history.

CONTACT:

We are looking to hire experienced business editors right away. Please complete the application form below to send your resume and a cover letter.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Company

With a history of serving the largest and most recognized market data, research and trading applications in North America and Europe, MT Newswires is a recognized leader in original and unbiased business and financial news. 

Founded in 1999, the Company’s expanding global network of financial journalists and economists produce a leading multi-asset class news service serving a broad range of financial services firms and capital markets participants.  With over 110 categories of market moving, original and noise free news, many wealth management, trading and research firms and applications have switched to MT Newswires.

MT Newswires offers a range of news services from individuals subscriptions to enterprise desktop and mobile news feed services for large banks, brokerage firms, trading, market data, research and wealth management applications.

Company info
Website
Telephone
202-470-0495
Location
7255 Woodmont Ave.
Suite 220
Bethesda
MD
20814
US

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