Entertainment Finance Summit is hiring: Finance freelance journalist in Grand Ra

Entertainment Finance Summit is an annual premier global capital marketplace that connects the entertainment industry with investors, financial expertise, and strategic capital. The event brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including investors, producers, studios, distributors, executives, advisors, and other industry leaders to examine the evolving business of entertainment finance. Its focus includes film and television finance, media investment, production financing, entertainment funds, private capital, intellectual property, distribution, and tax-advantaged structures. Through summits, curated networking, educational programming, panels, and dealmaking opportunities, Entertainment Finance Summit aims to unlock capital and create new entertainment opportunities. The Summit is designed for professionals and institutions shaping the future of entertainment finance and encourages interested individuals to explore more at EntertainmentFinanceSummit.com.
Role Description

The Finance freelance journalist will research, report, and write timely articles, features, and analysis on entertainment finance topics for Entertainment Finance Summit channels and related publications. Day-to-day tasks include identifying newsworthy developments in film, television, media investment, production financing, and capital markets, conducting interviews with industry stakeholders, and developing clear, accurate stories geared toward finance and entertainment professionals. The journalist will collaborate with editors and Summit organizers to produce content before, during, and after the event, including coverage of panels, investor discussions, and dealmaking sessions. Responsibilities also include fact-checking, adhering to editorial guidelines, meeting deadlines, and pitching original story ideas relevant to entertainment finance. This is a contract, hybrid role based in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, with a mix of on‑site event coverage and meetings, and some work‑from‑home flexibility for writing, research, and virtual interviews.
Qualifications

Strong finance and business journalism skills, including the ability to interpret financial data, investment strategies, and deal structures in clear, accessible language.
Demonstrated experience reporting on entertainment, media, private capital, or related industries, with a portfolio of published work in reputable outlets.
Excellent research, interviewing, and fact‑checking abilities, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism standards.
Superior writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce concise news pieces, in‑depth features, and analytical articles under tight deadlines.
Comfort working in a hybrid environment in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, including attending in‑person sessions and networking events as needed.
Ability to collaborate with editors, event organizers, and subject matter experts, while also working independently and managing multiple assignments.
Familiarity with capital markets, entertainment finance concepts, and current trends in film, television, streaming, and media investment.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Business, Communications, or a related field
Covering the event remotely or able to attend and cover in person, aligns you with our organization, and you too can receive guidance, access, into hollywood and wall street!

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