FREELANCE FINANCE REPORTER Job at Observer Media in New York

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Freelance Finance Reporter

Observer is looking for an experienced freelance reporter to cover economic policy, banking news and major tech stocks. We’re seeking someone who not only understands the financial world but also cares about how it affects people’s lives. You should be as curious about interest rates and earnings reports as you are about how those changes play out in jobs, prices and daily realities.

Freelance Finance Reporter

Observer is looking for an experienced freelance reporter to cover economic policy, banking news and major tech stocks. We’re seeking someone who not only understands the financial world but also cares about how it affects people’s lives. You should be as curious about interest rates and earnings reports as you are about how those changes play out in jobs, prices and daily realities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of covering these subjects and a strong network of sources, including analysts, economists, investors and academics. Familiarity with adjacent sectors—technology, retail, and consumer behavior—is essential. At Observer, we chronicle power and those who wield it. This beat centers on how major players—from Washington to Wall Street—generate ideas, move markets, and make decisions that affect the world. We want a reporter who can connect the dots, think strategically, and isn’t afraid to chase ambitious stories.

We’re Looking For Someone With

• At least three years of experience in business or financial journalism
• A sharp news sense and the ability to write both quick-turn news stories and deeper enterprise features
• The ability to attend and report from relevant industry events
• Comfort working with data and building your own charts or visuals
• A proactive, self-starting attitude toward pitching and developing stories
• High editorial standards, obsessive attention to detail, and the skeptical eye of a fact-checker
  
  

Our standard rate is $200 to $300 per article for 600-800 words. Higher rates are negotiable for exclusives and features. It is limited to U.S.-based applicants. To apply, please send your resume to business@observer.com along with three to five writing samples or a link to a personal website/portfolio.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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