Benzinga seeks senior writer in Detroit

Benzinga is looking for a hungry financial writer/editor that loves startups and wants to take our content to the next level.

We’re getting a lot of traffic and we need some more team members to help us handle all the new visitors. You will have a range of responsibilities including managing content, writing, and executing editorial strategy.

Our content team is determined and committed to creating interesting, “I have to read this!” news headlines and short-to-full-length articles/stories that relate to personal finance, investing and trading. This content will be viewed by over 100,000 visitors daily.

Send samples of your writing along with your resume when applying. We are reviewing candidates for positions starting in May 2016.

Stuff you need to get this gig:

Pursuing or have a min. of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Economics or financial-related field.
At least 1+ years of professional writing experience, ideally as a financial journalist- must be passionate about financial markets and a news junky.
Able to work under pressure and turn out articles on breaking news in rapid succession.
Must be a creative thinker with the ability to translate complex information to a diverse audience.
Must be detail-oriented with expert writing skills and determined to polish their work.
Must have real-world experience writing for web and social media.
Excellent English and communication skills.

To apply, go here.