Reporter jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Investopedia, a leading financial education website, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Corporate News Reporter to join a growing and dynamic news team. The position is based in our New York City office.

We're looking for someone who is eager to cover the world of business, reporting on the financial performance of companies, their products and services and the executives who lead them. You'll have the opportunity to cover everything from technology to manufacturing to the retail sector and beyond.

You will report and explain breaking corporate news developments quickly and accurately, as well as produce enterprise pieces that connect the dots and help readers more-fully understand what that news means for their wallets, their portfolios, and their families.

You should be mission-driven and inspired to play a vital role in delivering unique and actionable insights to Investopedia's global audience in a fast-paced environment. You must also be dedicated to high journalistic standards and have strong reporting and writing skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced journalist with a passion for business reporting to grow their career in financial journalism.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting: You will report on corporate news developments in real time; develop a deep understanding of various sectors through research and extensive sourcing; and conceptualize and execute coverage that helps readers understand how business news and trends could affect their financial decisions

• Writing: You will write engaging and concise news articles and headlines that adhere to the Investopedia style and journalistic principles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and comprehensibility. Much of the work that's required will be done under tight deadlines.

• Teamwork: You will coordinate with other members of the news team to cover the news that is most relevant to our readers. You will be asked on occasion to cover news that's not directly related to business, so a broad interest in markets, economics and finance news is essential.

Qualifications:

• Financial Journalism Experience: 2-5 years demonstrable experience in financial journalism is ideal, preferably reporting on business or finance. Familiarity with financial terminology, concepts, and market dynamics is essential.

• Reporting Skills: Proficient in conducting thorough research and gathering information from diverse sources, including financial statements, press releases, industry reports, market data and connections with executives and financial market participants. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities are essential.

• Writing Skills: Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and engaging news articles within tight deadlines. Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and Associated Press (AP) style.

• Journalism Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field from an accredited university or college is preferred. Knowledge of and commitment to high journalism ethics and principles are essential.

• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities. Proactive in identifying news opportunities and pitching story ideas.

If you are passionate about financial journalism, possess a strong desire to deliver accurate and compelling news stories, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join the Investopedia news team and contribute to shaping the financial news landscape on the internet.

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .

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Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.