Yahoo Finance seeks a senior markets reporter

The Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter is focused on helping our readers stay informed on the most important stories moving markets on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities:

• Lead coverage every day on the biggest stories moving markets, every day the market is open.
• Coverage will include corporate earnings, economic data releases, and other reports or announcements moving markets.
• Help shape and guide overall markets coverage and strategy at Yahoo Finance.
• Work closely with markets editors to test, innovate, and refine story selection, structure, and tone.
• Contribute to the Yahoo Finance Morning Brief, our flagship morning newsletter.
• Use and cultivate industry sources to bring exclusive stories to Yahoo Finance’s audience.
• Appear on Yahoo Finance live shows to discuss your stories or other news of the day as needed.
• Bring an authoritative voice to Yahoo Finance’s newsroom and the financial media industry at large on the biggest topics in markets and business.

A Lot About You:

• Experience covering or working in financial markets.
• Expert understanding of financial market and industry jargon.
• Strong knowledge of key economic data releases and earnings calendar.
• Fluency in digesting and interpreting economic data and corporate earnings reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong news judgment and an ability to work and think quickly.
• A proven track record of success in a fast-paced newsroom or similarly competitive environment.
• Experience in multi-media settings- Television, Radio, Podcasting, etc.
• Experience hosting or contributing to live events (i.e. panel discussions).
• Passionate about business and financial markets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Experience working with multiple content management systems or other editorial tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience covering or working in financial markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• B. A. or equivalent work experience.
• Use and knowledge of Twitter and other social media platforms the financial industry engages with frequently.

To apply, go here.