Sr Editor

US Tech Solutions

8d • Remote

About The Position

This role involves reporting financial stories that add real value and engage readers online. The Sr Editor will cover the Canadian economy and general market news, focusing on creating shareable content. A key aspect of the position is developing innovative storytelling methods using the latest technology platforms and undertaking in-depth reporting projects to achieve industry accolades. The role also requires assisting with data analytics to understand the audience, interpret data for editorial strategy, and improve SEO and reach to new audiences.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in journalism
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets and passion for the field of financial and economic reporting
• The ability to report competitively and accurately
• The ability to write clearly
• The ability to work collegially and collaboratively with members of the team
• The highest ethical standards
• A strong desire to innovate
• Experienced covering core finance topics such as Bank of Canada rate announcements, quarterly earnings call of publicly listed companies, and distilling equity analyst reports (particularly in a News context, not a blog or trade publication, or for marketing purposes)?
• Knowledge and experience with journalism? (This is a must, specifically in a newsroom (even in the context of remote work) that adheres to a journalistic code of conduct with guidelines for ethical and responsible reporting.

Responsibilities

• Report financial stories that add real value to the news and will engage readers online.
• Report and write stories about the Canadian economy, and general market coverage.
• Report and write stories that people want to share.
• Develop innovative ways to tell stories, using the latest technology platforms.
• Do the kind of in-depth reporting projects that will garner Yahoo Finance awards and other industry accolades.
• Assist in the use of data analytics to understand Yahoo Finance's audience and interpret that data to inform editorial strategy -- particularly when it comes to SEO and reaching new audiences.

What This Job Offers

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