Role overview

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years in a financial media role, preferably at a newswire service
Knowledge of financial markets, stock markets, global events, economic trends
Knowledge of foreign exchange trading, equities
Excellent typing skills (70 WPM)

Responsibilities

Write breaking news headlines based on company press releases, social media chatter, and analyst coverage
Monitor and build multiple outside data sources to gather news quickly
Uncover, analyze and report on stock and currency volatility
Reach out to companies, investors, analysts, government agencies for original reporting

Key facts

Remote from: Austria, Indiana (USA)
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Hard skills

Financial Market Stock Markets News Writing Currency Trading Equities Web Engineering

Other skills

Problem Reporting
Teamwork
Communication
Typing

About the company

Benzinga

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

Company details

Company typeSME

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

High Level:

Report for the real-time Benzinga Pro Newsdesk.
Add context and perspective to relevant news items impacting stocks and currencies
Find news no one else knows how to find
Help Benzinga become the number one source for investing and wealth building

Duties:

Write breaking news headlines based on company press releases, social media chatter, analyst coverage, specific stock movements and outside news sources
Monitor and build multiple outside data sources to gather news as fast as possible
Uncover, analyze and report why different stocks and currencies may be volatile
Reach out to companies, investors, analysts, government agencies for original reporting

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in a financial media role, preferably at a newswire service
Knowledge of financial markets, stock markets, global events, economic trends a must
Knowledge of foreign exchange trading, equities is highly desirable
Knowledge of Benzinga Pro and competitor media
Ability to work at break-neck pace for long stretches of time
A hunger for uncovering and breaking news before the market
Excellent typing skills (>70 WPM)

About Benzinga:

Benzinga is a premier financial media platform which helps millions of people improve their trading and 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.

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.