Market News Editor

Who are we?The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company on a mission to make the world smarter, happier, and richer. For 30 years we’ve been helping people make better investment decisions through transparency, education, and Foolish fun. We’re a fast-moving, collaborative team that values high-quality work, curiosity, and initiative. We care deeply about what we do, and we’re driven by the impact our work has on real people’s financial futures.What does this team do?The Content/Editorial team is the voice of The Motley Fool. We monitor the markets, research companies, and translate complex financial information into accessible, meaningful guidance for investors. Our team blends financial expertise with engaging storytelling to help our members navigate the ever-changing investment landscape with confidence.What will you do in this role?Actively monitor financial news, market trends, and economic indicators that impact our coverage and recommendationsOwn the live market news feed—coordinating with full-time investors and contractors to deliver timely updates across global market hours (eventually 24/7 coverage)Surface insights from market activity to help shape editorial content and member communicationsCollaborate closely with research, editorial, and programming teams to ensure key developments are reflected in content strategy and messagingQuickly flag breaking news or events that may warrant a shift in investment guidanceAdapt and refine AI prompts to deliver fast, accurate coverage and market analysisContribute to member-facing materials—such as newsletters, articles, and special reports—that interpret market eventsSeek ways to improve how we deliver market coverage, using new tools, formats, or platformsWhat do you need to apply?Strong understanding of financial markets and investing fundamentalsExcellent writing and editing skills—you can explain complex topics with clarityExperience in financial journalism, market analysis, or a related fieldStrong news judgment and the ability to meet tight deadlinesFamiliarity with AI tools for content generation and analysisCollaborative spirit and excellent communication skillsSelf-motivated and comfortable working independentlyNice to haves:Background in stock analysis or investingExperience at a financial publication or investment research firmFamiliarity with livestream content or real-time news coverageKnowledge of SEO and digital content strategyExposure to a variety of investment philosophiesPlease note, no sponsorship is available for this position. You must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of these states for employment: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.Below you’ll see a few of our perks, but check out our Careers Site for the complete list: Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)Generous fully-paid parental leave$1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choiceSuper low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverageComprehensive compensation package, including company equityBelow is our target compensation range. While we are budget conscious, we’re also eager to find the right person for this role, so if your target is outside of this range, please don’t hesitate to apply and we’d be happy to have a conversation. Annual Pay Range$70,000$90,000 USDBy applying on this site, you acknowledge that The Motley Fool will be collecting the personal data you provide for our recruiting purposes. Please see our Applicant Privacy Notice for additional information about how we process, transfer, and store your data, including where that data is stored, and about any additional privacy rights you may have based on your jurisdiction.Originally posted on Himalayas

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