Sr. Writer, Acorns
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New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/20/2019 1:42:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
The Sr. Writer will be responsible for pitching and writing engaging content aligned with an optimistic target brand voice that informs, educates and inspires readers about trending market news stories and personal finance and investing topics. The ideal candidate will have extensive reporting experience, as well as a demonstrated track record for making complex subjects interesting and relatable.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a short term position with an estimated duration of eighteen (18) months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Responsibilities
may include, but are not limited to:
Research, source, pitch and write personal finance and investing pieces for digital platforms
Deliver written content on deadlines set by Senior Editor
Contribute to highly engaging, multi-platform news coverage
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5 years of news writing experience covering business news, personal finance or investing
• Working knowledge of financial markets and terminology
• History in breaking down and explaining complex financial topics clearly and concisely for general audience
• Proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
• Ability to come up with creative concepts and iterate as needed
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Desired Characteristics
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, strong work ethic and passion
• Experience at a digital personal finance or investing destination
• Passionate about digital storytelling and creating the best user experience online, with proven experience in a creative environment
• Curious about the world, sees story ideas everywhere, and excited to share ideas with team
• Reliability and efficiency
• Highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented problem solver