MarketWatch Tech Reporter, Tech & Investing

Job Description:

Role: MarketWatch Tech and Investing Reporter

About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Team:

MarketWatch provides real-time business news, analysis and stock market data to the general public. Providing insight into what the news of the moment means for your money, empowering you to take control of financial decisions.

About the Role:

MarketWatch is looking for a dogged reporter for its technology team who can make sense of market developments in the form of actionable investment recommendations for readers.

Artificial intelligence promises to reshape work, healthcare, manufacturing and more. The social-media landscape could be due for a shakeup in Trump's second term. Semiconductor and cybersecurity companies are now household names. All these trends have big implications for investors — and this reporter will use diligent financial and strategic analysis to identify stocks that are likely winners and losers from these dynamics.

You Will:

• Analyze developments in the technology market to write articles with actionable stock recommendations.
• Screen stocks using valuation metrics to identify potential winners and losers.
• Break down complex financial concepts and valuation metrics into clear, accessible insights for retail investors.
• Provide in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of major tech companies like Nvidia, Salesforce, and Apple.
• Take a strong, well-reasoned point of view on tech stocks, backed by thorough research and data.
• Explore big-picture industry questions, such as the future of Palantir’s stock, Intel’s leadership impact, and the race to become the first $5 trillion company.
• Gracefully juggle multiple projects under deadline while maintaining accuracy and depth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom to enhance coverage.
• Based in New York, with other locations considered based on merit.

You Have:

• 5-7 years of experience in business writing
• Deep understanding of financial and valuation metrics
• Willingness to take strong points of view on many pockets of the technology sector
• Ability to conduct stock screens through FactSet or other data platforms
• Knack for communicating technical concepts through accessible and engaging language
• Adept at finding differentiated angles off the news
• A track record of writing unique, engaging stories
• Commitment to accuracy and integrity through your work

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..