Barron’s is looking for a markets reporter to cover equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. This is a core reporting role at a publication where markets journalism isn’t a beat—it’s the backbone of everything we do. The ideal candidate is a sharp, curious financial journalist who can break news, develop sources, and produce authoritative analysis on deadline, whether that’s a 300-word market brief or a 1,500-word feature.
You Have
- Knowledgeable about equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear, compelling journalism that serves both sophisticated investors and general readers
- Driven by strong news instincts and a feel for timing—knowing when a story needs to move fast and when it warrants deeper reporting
- A fluid writer who can shift between short digital updates and longer analytical pieces without losing authority or precision
- Skilled at cultivating and maintaining sources across Wall Street, asset management, and corporate finance
- Comfortable working with data and collaborating with designers on charts and visualizations that sharpen a story’s argument
- Energized by the pace of daily markets coverage while keeping longer-term stories in motion
- Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial journalism, with a demonstrated track record of markets coverage. Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter, and no more than 3 clips in PDF and apply through the link on this job posting.
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