Sr. Markets Reporter

Robinhood • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robinhood is building an elite team applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. They are looking for bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood is described as a place where ambitious people do the best work of their careers, with a high-performing, fast-moving team that prioritizes ethics. The Sherwood Media team is focused on delivering timely, relevant financial news and insights to Robinhood traders and readers. They are seeking an experienced financial news junkie who is driven by the opportunity to inform readers and Robinhood traders. This individual will be adept at monitoring multiple sources in real-time to identify impactful events, releases, developments, and statements while screening out the noise. They must be able to succinctly and accurately explain what’s moving a stock, significant events in the economy, and material developments in the business world. While expertise in specific companies or sectors is valued, the ability to quickly learn and dive into new coverage areas as retail traders or news cycles shift focus is essential. This role is based in their New York, NY; Chicago, IL; and Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. Robinhood believes in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community, with an intentional, energizing office experience designed to fully support high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent work experience in a newsroom setting.
• Previous experience covering markets news, working in, and reacting to breaking-news situations.
• A deep familiarity with different content management systems, data analytics tools, and the ability to program within multiple touch points with precision.
• A love for financial and business news, and comprehensive grasp of other key editorial players in the landscape, with an eagerness to make people’s financial lives better through news that delivers key insights and education.
• Quick, clear, and engaging communication skills, with the ability to break down financial concepts and make them easy to understand and digestible for a broad audience.
• An ownership mentality, constantly looking for the next story, and driven to hone your craft and find better ways to serve our audience.
• Prioritize quality and pay strong attention to detail, factual precision, and nuance.
• Flexibility and willingness to collaborate cross-functionally, experiment, and develop new tools.

Responsibilities

• Report about earnings and news that is moving individual equities, sectors, or the broader market, both in short-form, quick turnaround posts as well as longer, deeper reported pieces.
• Constantly monitor various sources of breaking news and stock market data to discover market news, write headlines for banners, and decide what level of reporting is needed.
• Work closely with editors and reporters to plan, pitch, develop, and fact-check stories, including keeping an active knowledge of the top companies of interest to Robinhood traders and ensuring coverage of key moments that will likely affect their stock, such as Apple’s WWDC, investor days, earnings, etc.
• Help share and execute experiments and initiatives, finding new, strategic ways to reach our audience within the Robinhood app.
• Help ensure our news products span a balance of perspectives and topics, and uphold Sherwood’s editorial and ethics standards.

Benefits

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
• Bonus opportunities + equity + benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree