Investment News Writer

This is a Full Time Job

News Investing Writer, CNBC

Job Description

CNBC is looking for a sharp, insightful stock pick news writer who can uncover compelling investment ideas and react quickly to the news. At times this writer may be called upon to update the CNBC's stock picks or launch new stories to explain how an investment environment has changed.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify opportunities through deep research, rigorous analysis of company financials and market trends, and conversations with leading analysts and investors.
• The ideal candidate should have no qualms about reaching out to C-suite executives or reporting on the ground to gather insights firsthand.
• The ideal candidate is fluent in balance sheets, income statements, and valuation metrics, and can recognize when changes in these figures may signal a shift in a company's prospects.
• The writing should combine the depth of a Wall Street analyst with the accessibility of a skilled communicator, helping CNBC's audience understand not just what to buy or sell, but the thinking behind each idea.

Qualifications
• A passion for investing and uncovering new trends on Wall Street
• Strong journalistic writing and research skills
• The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• A collaborative approach that welcomes working with teams

You'll stand out with:
• Clips of well researched investment ideas that went on to be successful
• Established relationships with Wall Street investors and analysts
• Deep understanding of company fundamentals
• Past experience analyzing companies
• MBA and/or CFA credential 3 years of writing similar content at another major publication
• Ability to be a compelling explainer of investment ideas on air
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom

Additional Requirements:

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.