Offer summary

Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in financial journalism or news writing., Strong understanding of financial markets and trends., Excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail., Knowledge of SEO and digital content writing best practices..

Key responsabilities:

Write fast, clear, and accurate news articles within a 24-48 hour turnaround.

Pitch multiple articles weekly to the lead editor, aiming for 10-40 articles per month.

Stay ahead of the news cycle by predicting trends and preparing timely content.

Ensure all content is accurate, well-researched, and optimized for SEO.

We help millions of people improve their trading and investing results each month by providing superior market information, data and tools. Benzinga gives traders and investors the edge needed to profit in the markets. We are devoted to the ambitious mission of transforming the financial industry and empowering the individual investor. Benzinga's core businesses include: Financial Media: http://benzinga.com Trading & Research Terminal: http://pro.benzinga.com Financial, Market, and Alternative data APIs: http://cloud.benzinga.com Our KICK ASS team works and hustles harder than anyone! We are looking for folks with the fire and determination to not just work, but to build a company. Individuals who can take a vision, and build towards it...not just take tasks from a higher power. The search for the driven, dedicated, and self-starting Zingers to help propel Benzinga to the next level is on! Are you looking for your work to be valued? Do you want to know that the work you do everyday makes a huge impact on the business? You are not just a number here at Benzinga, our “leave your ego at the door”, teamwork-oriented environment allows you to be yourself and offer all your sweetest ideas and feedback freely without any judgement. Zinger Nation believes in "doarchy" not "hierarchy". If you are interested in doing business with Benzinga or joining the team, please contact us. Check our careers site at jobs.benzinga.com

Job description

As a Freelance Trending News Writer for Benzinga you will

Write fast, clear, and accurate news articles that align with Benzinga’s tone and editorial guidelines (24-48 hour turnaround)
Break down complex financial topics/news into easily understandable stories for a wide range of readers, from seasoned investors to casual traders.
Pitch multiple articles per week to lead editor (Minimum of 10 articles per month, maximum of 40 per month).
Stay ahead of the news cycle by predicting emerging trends and preparing content to go live as events unfold.
Craft attention-grabbing headlines for each article.
Ensure all content is accurate, well-researched, and optimized for SEO.
Use a variety of tools and platforms to track financial markets and business news.

Requirements for this role are:

At least 1-2 years of experience in financial journalism, news writing, or a related field.
Strong understanding of financial markets, trends, and business news.
Ability to write quickly, accurately, and under tight deadlines.
Excellent research and analytical skills, with an eye for detail.
Knowledge of SEO and best practices for writing digital content.
A passion for staying informed about the latest trends in the financial world.
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with trading, investment, and financial terminology.

Required profile