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Patti Ross Inc

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading media outlet is seeking a Digital Business & Personal Finance Reporter to cover stories that shape how Americans earn, spend, and invest. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in digital journalism and possess excellent writing and analytical skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year and is located in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in digital journalism, ideally in business, economics, or personal finance.
Proven ability to translate complex financial topics into accessible digital stories.
Experience with multimedia or audience engagement strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Pitch, report, and write timely, SEO-friendly stories on business and personal finance.
Cover daily economic news and financial issues affecting everyday Americans.
Monitor social trends and reader engagement to inform coverage.
Work collaboratively with editors and visual teams to maximize story impact.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Reporting skills

Analytical skills

SEO knowledge

Digital journalism experience

Tools

CMS publishing systems

Analytics tools

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Digital Business & Personal Finance Reporter

A leading media outlet is seeking a Digital Business & Personal Finance Reporter to cover the stories shaping how Americans earn, spend, and invest. This role is perfect for a journalist who can break down complex economic issues and turn them into sharp, engaging digital content that informs and connects with a wide audience.

About the Role

As part of our digital newsroom, you’ll write and produce stories that live where audiences do — online, mobile, and social. You’ll cover everything from market shifts and corporate earnings to personal finance topics like inflation, investing, housing, and consumer trends.

This is a fast-paced role where digital instincts, accuracy, and creativity matter. You’ll collaborate with editors, audience teams, and video producers to bring your stories to life across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Pitch, report, and write timely, SEO-friendly stories on business and personal finance.
Cover daily economic news, consumer trends, and financial issues affecting everyday Americans.
Monitor data, social trends, and reader engagement to inform coverage.
Create content optimized for search and social sharing.
Work collaboratively with digital editors, visual teams, and producers to maximize story impact.
3+ years of experience in digital journalism, ideally in business, economics, or personal finance.
Strong writing, reporting, and analytical skills.
Proven ability to translate complex financial topics into accessible, shareable digital stories.
Familiarity with SEO best practices, analytics tools, and CMS publishing systems.
Comfort working in a high-speed newsroom with quick turnarounds.
Experience with multimedia or audience engagement strategies is a plus.

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