Financial News Journalist Job at Briefs Media in Detroit
Briefs Media - Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
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Briefs Media is on a mission to help 1.3 billion people be better with money.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
We are a financial media startup that specializes in financial news & investor research.
We're looking for a full time financial journalist with a passion for financial markets who is excited to join our team of money nerds.
You are required to have 2+ years of experience as a journalist, and you must be very familiar with the markets.
* If you are not familiar with basic financial concepts like inflation - this is not the role for you.
Please note: *this is a full time in office position. *Our office is located in the heart of Detroit's business district.
Your role will require you to:
* Research topics for our daily financial newsletter (Market Briefs - please review prior to applying)
* Write articles for our newsletter and website
* Edit our content for accuracy, grammar, and tone
* Join our on-camera show(s) to discuss the financial markets
* Make our content better!
*If you are interested in this position, please do two things. (1) Apply here AND (2) send us a video. You will not be considered if you don't submit both. *
*Here are the video requirements:*
* Record a video (maximum 3-minutes) of you explaining why you'd make a great financial journalist at Briefs Media
* Upload the video to Google Drive, or Dropbox, or YouTube (unlisted)
* Email us the URL to the video at: hello@briefs.co
* Make the subject line: Financial Journalist - Video Submission
* This can be a simple cell phone video. We do NOT care about the quality of your video
We are a startup. That means, there are certain characteristics you should be aware of prior to applying.
Some of the biggest benefits of working for a startup include:
* Being an early member of a fast growing team
* Seeing the impact of your work
* Opportunity for greater financial growth
But working for a startup is not easy. Some of the requirements of working for a startup include:
* Working long hours
* Enduring company pivots
* Making personal sacrifices when needed
*About Briefs Media. *
We're a financial media company on a mission to help 1.3 billion people be better with money.
We do this through our financial news and investor research products. We have a free financial newsletter called Market Briefs and a paid education and research platform called Briefs Pro.
Learn more on our website here: https://www.briefs.co and our social media pages.
*What we expect from our team. *
First, we expect our team to lead by example.
* We're teaching finance, so we require our team members to live with smart financial habits.
Second, we expect our team to be passionate about their work.
* If you're just looking for a "job" - please don't apply.
* We're looking for team members who care about the work they produce.
Third, we expect our team to innovate and take risks.
* We're a startup, and you'll be asked to innovate and try new things.
*How much will I get paid? *
We strive to ensure our team members are well compensated. Your salary will depend on your experience. The salary range for this position is listed on this page.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
* Did you submit a video to complete your application? (Please read job description to learn more)
* On a scale of 1-10, rate your knowledge of financial markets? (With 10 being the highest)
* Why did you pick that answer above?
* On a scale of 1-10, rate your passion for journalism? (With 10 being the highest)
* Why did you pick that number above?
* Are you aware that this is an in-office position? Does that excite you?
* If you could be any animal, what would you be? And why?
Ability to Commute:
* Detroit, MI 48226 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person