National Mortgage News is seeking a reporter to cover the technology in the mortgage industry. Ideal candidates will have experience covering fintech startups, the U.S. housing market and/or reporting for other financial services audiences. Must be adept at pitching and covering daily news items in addition to reporting out longer feature stories and analytical “day-two” pieces on the most important trends and developments in this specialized area.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Research and write at least one news article a day.
- Report, break news, and develop ongoing tech coverage in the mortgage space.
- Cultivate sources and generate enterprise story ideas.
- Work closely with editors and other colleagues in multiple coverage areas.
- Attend industry conferences and press events as needed.
Preferred candidates will offer:
- Excellent explanatory writing, reporting and news management skills
- Experience covering housing, fintechs and/or other financial services
- Ability to work independently and multi-task on a constant basis in addition to working well as part of a team of editors and reporters
- Proven ability to report and break news on tight deadline
- Familiarity with web publishing and content management systems
- Strong social media skills
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar discipline
- Three or more years of full-time experience in an online or print publication
Additional responsibilities:
Reporters for National Mortgage News are expected to contribute to and participate in all channels and platforms in which we engage our readers. Those activities include:
- Create social media posts on a daily basis.
- Participate in digital media, including podcasts, web seminars, video interviews, and so on.
- Participate in live and virtual events hosted by National Mortgage News and other Arizent brands.
- Represent National Mortgage News in other media, industry events, and other public contexts.
Job Requirements
Preferred candidates will have the following attributes:
- A passion for business reporting. Candidates with demonstrated experience covering the housing market, the mortgage market, or the financial services industries will be advantaged.
- Experience in reporting, preferably in a breaking news environment.
- Ability to write with clarity, insight, and depth in a timely manner.
- A track record of working well under tight deadlines.
- A sharp eye for what makes a compelling news story.
- A strong understanding of how to generate scoops.
- Proficiency in all the tools of a digital newsroom.
- Experience and confidence participating in digital media and other public forums.
- College degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
- The position is remote, but location in the New York metropolitan area or anywhere in the Northeast region, which ranges from Maine to Maryland, is preferred.
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