Job Opp. at SA: Market News and Homepage Editor

Seeking Alpha is hiring a Market News and Homepage Editor.

The ideal candidate will be a keen follower of U.S. stock markets, an avid reader of the financial blogosphere and online media, and will write with clarity and zest. The position requires a sharp mind, nimble reflexes and the ability to remain focused while flying solo for long time stretches. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, has experience with HTML and web publishing, and can filter substance from fluff. We pride ourselves on nimbleness in tweaking our editorial mix, so the candidate will need to be flexible and able to adapt to change quickly.

Salary: A competitive salary package will be commensurate with skill level and experience.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m ET (approximate). This is a work-from-home job and will at times require extra hours and schedule flexibility.

Tasks involved:

• Monitor multiple web-based sources (mainstream media, blogs) of real-time news and commentary
• Select topics on the go and write concise, factually-accurate summaries and market updates (Market Currents), linking to the best sources on a topic while developing a nuanced personal voice
• Create home-page content units that aggregate multiple viewpoints around key stories
• Copy-edit own work and that of others on the fly

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in following and writing about U.S. stock markets
• Intense familiarity with online financial media and the financial/econo-blogosphere
• Broad knowledge of the stock market's various sectors and sub-sectors, and their key players
• Ability to quickly research and grasp unfamiliar topics
• Familiarity with new-media, including blogs, RSS, Twitter
• Experience with HTML and web publishing

To Apply:

Copy the following six questions into the body of an email and give short answers:

1. What is your current or most recent job?
2. Describe your background in financial journalism.
3. Who are your favorite financial bloggers/blogs? Why?
4. What are your favorite sources of real-time market news? Why?
5. If you could make one change to Market Currents, what would it be?
6. Why are you interested in this position?

Attach your resume to the email and send it to

Please note that we'll only be able to respond to relevant applicants.

Comments

[speeddaimon:]

See, recession is over! People are hiring! =)

Dec 07 01:38 PM