Barron’s seeks a reporter to cover ETFs

Barron’s is looking for a reporter to cover exchange-traded funds and index investing. The continued growth of ETFs and index investing makes this beat of critical importance to investors even as it raises important new questions that this reporter will help answer.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to come up with ideas for a variety of stories, including shorter articles to keep online readers abreast of the latest news and also more deeply reported features for online and print.

She or he will be knowledgeable about financial markets, stocks, and the fund industry. This reporter should be able to evaluate the quality and relevance of various index products, as well as determine when and how they can be used, when other options may be better, and cut through the hype to see how these products fit into larger fund industry and investing strategies.

This deep knowledge and smart sourcing should allow the successful reporter to produce a steady stream of scoops, helping to make Barron’s a must-read for experienced investors, those just starting out, and everyone in between.

To apply, go here.