Benzinga is hiring: Private Markets Reporter in Detroit

Overview

High Level: An opportunity to make an impact and play a key role in the growth of a top financial publisher. We are hiring a reporter to join our team to help drive traffic and subscriptions to Benzinga.com. At Benzinga, content is king. Benzinga combines and makes accessible both the news and the conversation. This hybrid approach allows us to deliver relevant trends and scoop stories no one else can.

As a private markets reporter, you will have a direct hand in creating stories seen by millions of readers and impacting the industry as a whole. If you know how to attract an audience and are enthusiastic about trying new things to engage readers, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Write daily business news and feature assignments. Topics of interest include funding rounds, market value changes, interviews, IPOs and Wall Street pundit commentary.
• Cover news that is integral to the investment case for a business.
• Pitch news items and feature story ideas.
• Utilize traffic analytics to make informed decisions about news coverage and feature content.
• Engage with Wall Street sources to uncover and publish exclusive and unique commentary on private companies, in part using public stocks as proxies.
• Drive traffic and subscriptions at Benzinga.com.

The experience you need

• Minimum three years experience at a digital publication, preferably in the financial media sector.
• Knowledge of the U.S. stock market and the world of finance.
• Knowledge of news writing and reporting, AP Style, journalism principles and ethics.
• Ability to produce short- and long-form stories.
• Strong sourcing within the industry and the ability to tell a story with unique data.

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a premier financial media platform which helps millions of people improve their investing each month. By providing superior information, data, and tools, Benzinga gives individuals the edge needed to profit in financial markets. Our team is devoted to the ambitious mission of making financial information easier to consume.

Benzinga is growing rapidly and we are seeking mind-blowingly talented and detail-oriented professionals with knowledge of web technology, finance, and writing. The search for the driven, dedicated, and self-starting individuals who will help propel Benzinga into its next stage of growth is on.

Culture

Are you looking for a “leave your ego at the door,” teamwork-oriented environment? Do you love the idea of a role where every day offers new challenges? Then Benzinga is the place to be.