Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience reporting on housing finance and mortgage industry topics., Strong news judgment and excellent writing skills in AP style., Familiarity with mortgage regulations, capital markets, and industry stakeholders., Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain industry contacts..

Key responsibilities:

Report and write daily news stories on mortgage-related topics.

Cover key issues such as regulations, capital markets, and loan originations.

Deliver accurate, timely reports under tight deadlines.

Monitor industry trends and generate story ideas.

Job description

About Us
National Mortgage News is a leading trade publication serving professionals in the residential mortgage industry. We deliver in-depth reporting on the market forces, regulations, and innovations shaping the housing finance landscape.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled reporter to join our editorial team on a full-time freelance basis to cover for a staff member on temporary leave. This contract position will run for eight months, with the possibility of long-term employment thereafter.

The successful candidate has experience writing about mortgages. This person knows what Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are and understands their roles in the mortgage industry. This person can explain how the bond yield relates to mortgage interest rates. They have contacts at the major nonbank lenders in the field, have experience covering earnings reports and can hit the ground running with story ideas and scoops starting on day one of the gig. This person writes clean, sharp, engaging copy that adheres to AP style.

Responsibilities

Report and write daily news stories (400–800 words) in AP style
Cover key topics in the residential mortgage space, including capital markets, federal regulations, originations, and servicing
Deliver timely, accurate reporting under deadline pressure
Monitor industry trends and identify emerging stories
Be available and responsive to fellow team members between 9 am and 5 pm EST, Monday through Thursday

Qualifications

Proven experience reporting on housing finance
Strong news judgment and writing skills
Familiarity with the regulatory environment and capital markets related to mortgages
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Existing sources in the mortgage industry

Compensation

Monthly Salary Range: $5000-$6667 (15^th & last day of the month)

Compensation for freelance engagements is determined based on the scope of work, project needs, experience, and location. We encourage applicants to share their rate expectations when applying.

About Arizent

Arizent is a business information company that advances professional communities by providing insights and analysis and convening industry leaders. The company uses deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform to deliver its services, which include subscriptions, marketing services, live events and access to Leaders, an executive forum. Arizent also connects business communities through leading financial services brands like American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News and Digital Insurance.

We engage independent contractors based on their experience, expertise, and ability to contribute meaningfully to our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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