Sr Editor

US Tech Solutions, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global staff augmentation firm is seeking a journalist for a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role involves reporting on the Canadian economy and financial markets, utilizing data analytics and innovative platforms to engage audiences. Candidates must have at least 3 years of journalism experience and a strong ethical grounding in reporting practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in journalism.
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets.
• Strong desire to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Report financial stories that engage readers online.
• Use data analytics to inform editorial strategy.
• Develop innovative storytelling methods.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analytics

SEO Knowledge

Collaborative Work

Job description

Duration : 12 Months Contract with possible extension

Job Description : Responsibilities :

• Report financial stories that add real value to the news and will engage readers online.
• Report and write stories about the Canadian economy, and general market coverage.
• Report and write stories that people want to share.
• Develop innovative ways to tell stories, using the latest technology platforms.
• Do the kind of in-depth reporting projects that will garner Yahoo Finance awards and other industry accolades.
• Assist in the use of data analytics to understand Yahoo Finance's audience and interpret that data to inform editorial strategy particularly when it comes to SEO and reaching new audiences.

Experience :

• 3+ years of experience in journalism
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets and passion for the field of financial and economic reporting
• The ability to report competitively and accurately
• The ability to write clearly
• The ability to work collegially and collaboratively with members of the team
• The highest ethical standards
• A strong desire to innovate

Skills :

• Experienced covering core finance topics such as Bank of Canada rate announcements, quarterly earnings call of publicly listed companies, and distilling equity analyst reports (particularly in a News context, not a blog or trade publication, or for marketing purposes)?
• Knowledge and experience with journalism? (This is a must, specifically in a newsroom (even in the context of remote work) that adheres to a journalistic code of conduct with guidelines for ethical and responsible reporting.

About US Tech Solutions :

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.