News Investing Writer, CNBC

Versant • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

34d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CNBC is looking for a sharp, insightful stock pick news writer who can uncover compelling investment ideas and react quickly to the news. At times this writer may be called upon to update the CNBC’s stock picks or launch new stories to explain how an investment environment has changed.

Requirements

• A passion for investing and uncovering new trends on Wall Street
• Strong journalistic writing and research skills
• The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• A collaborative approach that welcomes working with teams
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Clips of well researched investment ideas that went on to be successful
• Established relationships with Wall Street investors and analysts
• Deep understanding of company fundamentals
• Past experience analyzing companies
• MBA and/or CFA credential 3+ years of writing similar content at another major publication
• Ability to be a compelling explainer of investment ideas on air
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities through deep research, rigorous analysis of company financials and market trends, and conversations with leading analysts and investors.
• The ideal candidate should have no qualms about reaching out to C-suite executives or reporting on the ground to gather insights firsthand.
• The ideal candidate is fluent in balance sheets, income statements, and valuation metrics, and can recognize when changes in these figures may signal a shift in a company’s prospects.
• The writing should combine the depth of a Wall Street analyst with the accessibility of a skilled communicator, helping CNBC’s audience understand not just what to buy or sell, but the thinking behind each idea.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed