On-Air Stock Market Broadcaster “Squawk”
About The Position
An opportunity to make an impact and play a key role in the growth of a top financial publisher. We are hiring a market analyst with fast twitch impulses to deliver breaking news audio color on the most impactful developments across asset classes, with a particular focus on U.S. equities. A news ‘junkie’ or trader will thrive in our environment of journalists and investment professionals. As a “Squawker”, you will have a direct hand in creating stories heard and seen by millions of readers and impacting the industry as a whole. The role involves news gathering, analysis, and a ‘leave your ego at the door’ attitude.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience using market scanner tools and data (Bloomberg, Think or Swim, Tradestation et al).
- Minimum three years experience at an investment institution and/or digital publication, preferably in the financial media sector.
- Expert knowledge of the U.S. stock market, the world of finance, and various professional trading styles
- Knowledge of news writing and reporting, AP Style, journalism principles and ethics.
- Ability to produce short- and long-form stories.
Nice To Haves
- Radio or multimedia experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Broadcast and produce real-time business developments to a professional investor audience for Benzinga’s breaking newswire. Topics of interest include earnings, economic news, M&A, IPOs and Wall Street commentary.
- Cover news that is integral to the investment case for a stock.
- Provide color on stock and asset price movements in addition to background on critical news developments
- Monitor hundreds of primary sources of information, market signals and data to break news and provide instant clarity to an active trading audience (portfolio managers, private day traders, prop trading groups, financial advisors et al)
- Engage with Wall Street sources to uncover and publish exclusive and unique commentary on stocks and news items.
- Guide and mentor teammates on news gathering and urgency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
