Reporter

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Morningstar Inc. is seeking a recent college journalism graduate to join the Editorial Markets team as a reporter. The role focuses on covering financial markets, market trends, and investing news, with four days in the Park Ave South office each week.

You will produce articles, charts, and data-driven content while learning Morningstar’s research database. The position offers in-office collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in financial journalism, reporting on stocks, markets,

Qualifications

• Journalism experience required.
• Demonstrated interest in markets and business reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel and Word.
• Willingness to learn new systems and software.
• Bachelor's in Journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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 editors to hone craft and meet deadlines.
• Create data-driven charts and tables that tell clear stories.
• Train in using Morningstar’s extensive database of financial information.

Skills

Journalism experience

Markets reporting

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Adaptability to new systems

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

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. 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.
• 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

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life.

• 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.

001_MstarInc Morningstar Inc. Legal Entity Morningstar is a global independent investment research and financial data company. Here, you'll help uncover what’s hidden, simplify what’s complex, and create insights that empower investor success.

Company overview

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