Dow Jones is hiring: Business of Tech Reporter in New York
Dow Jones, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Overview
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced quality content for more than 130 years and has a broad portfolio including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp.
About The Team
You'll join a newsroom that helps people understand how money moves the world — and how to make smarter decisions about it. You'll write accessible, impactful daily stories and craft enterprise features that anticipate or explain major technological and investing trends. You will be part of a small, collaborative team of writers, and report to MarketWatch's technology editor.
About The Role
MarketWatch is seeking an ambitious reporter to join its burgeoning technology team to cover the business of tech — from the numbers that move markets to the strategies shaping the future. You'll cover buzzy names in the sector through a financial lens, translating corporate earnings, stock-price moves and C-suite strategy into what it means for an audience of money-curious readers, budding traders and investors. You will break news and translate what it means for the economy and consumers at large. You will deliver smart, accessible analysis on AI trends and developments in chips, software and fintech, with a focus on how these companies make money, spend it and grow. You will publish articles on earnings and stock performance, and report on how these technologies affect consumers. This role involves talking to investment managers, technologists and privacy advocates to unearth the next big trend. The ideal candidate has a background in financial journalism, with a strong understanding of corporate filings, capital markets and business strategy. A curiosity about how tech is reshaping work, life and investing, and the ability to distill these shifts for a broader audience, is crucial. You’ll also develop original enterprise work that explains not just what’s happening but why it matters.
You Will
- Cover breaking technology news with urgency and insight
- Pitch and produce regular enterprise stories that go beyond headlines
- Interview experts and influential C-suite executives in tech to identify trends
- Analyze SEC filings and synthesize corporate earnings in accessible terms
- Collaborate with editors, visuals and other teams to produce high-quality journalism
- Thrive in a fast-paced newsroom
- Work well under pressure and with other members of the team
- Be a skilled, insightful and compassionate interviewer
- Be meticulous in your copy and ambitious in your reporting
- Pitch creative and compelling story ideas
You Have
- At least 1–3 years of experience writing about technology companies through a financial lens
- Fluency in investment terminology and technology concepts
- Adept at finding differentiated angles off the news
- A track record of writing unique, engaging stories
- A proven ability to write clearly and accurately under deadline
- Commitment to reporting with accuracy, integrity and reader value in mind
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability, please email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with the subject line “Reasonable Accommodation” and describe the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism • Union status: Union role • Pay Range: $80,000 – $95,000