Markets Reporter

Morningstar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock ownership potential

Life insurance

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a recent journalism graduate to join the Editorial Markets team in our Park Ave South office, four days a week in the office. You will cover financial market trends, report on stock movements, and write data-driven news stories based on Morningstar’s research.

You will collaborate with editors to refine craft, meet deadlines, and create clear charts/tables. This early-career role emphasizes learning Morningstar’s database tools and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Experience in journalism and reporting.
• Strong writing skills.
• Interest in markets and business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Report on key financial market and economic trends and news.
• Cover big moves in important stocks.
• Write articles based on Morningstar’s research and data.
• Collaborate with editors to hone writing and meet deadlines.
• Create data-driven charts and tables that tell clear stories.
• Train in Morningstar’s database and systems.

Skills

Journalism experience

Strong writing

Markets reporting

Adaptability to new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Editorial team functions as an independent newsroom separate from the research departments.

The mission of the Editorial team at Morningstar is to help investors meet their financial goals, and our coverage of investing and the markets is through that lens. That means putting the day-to-day noise of the markets and investing into context while informing investors about the news, trends, and opportunities that are critical to making smart decisions.

Morningstar’s Editorial team publishes news about the financial markets and investing trends, along with digestible research content in the form of articles, data visualization, videos, and podcasts. Our articles run primarily on Morningstar.com, which millions of readers visit each month to help make sense of the markets, find investment advice, and manage their finances.

We’re looking for a recent college journalism program graduate to play an active role in our coverage and gain experience writing market and investing articles. This is an early career role designed for someone who is interested in gaining experience reporting on financial markets and investing and writing data-driven news stories.

This role is based in our Park Ave South office and will require four days a week in office.

As a reporter on the Editorial Markets team, you will

• Help us report on key financial market and economic trends and news.
• Report on big moves in important stocks.
• Write articles based on Morningstar’s research and data.
• Work closely with the team’s editors to hone your craft and meet deadlines.
• Create data-driven charts and tables that tell clear stories.
• Train in using Morningstar’s extensive database of financial and investing information.

Qualifications

• Journalism experience.
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated interest in markets and business reporting.
• Experience with MS Office suite, including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• The ability and interest to pick up new systems and software.
• Bachelors in Journalism or other related field.

This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship. Morningstar will not be considering candidates that require immigration sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Compensation And Benefits

• Financial Health
  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Base Salary Compensation Range

$53,929.00-$79,087.66

Incentive Target Percentage

5% Annual

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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