On-Air Stock Market Broadcaster “Squawk” Job at Benzinga, Detroit, MI

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  • Benzinga
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: On-Air Stock Market Broadcaster “Squawk”

Position Type: Full time

Location: Remote, Detroit

High Level:

An opportunity to make an impact and play a key role in the growth of a top financial publisher. We are hiring a market analyst with fast twitch impulses to deliver breaking news audio color on the most impactful developments across asset classes, with a particular focus on U.S. equities. A news ‘junkie' or trader will thrive in our environment of journalists and investment professionals. 

As a “Squawker”, you will have a direct hand in creating stories heard and seen by millions of readers and impacting the industry as a whole. The role involves news gathering, analysis, and a ‘leave your ego at the door' attitude. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Broadcast and produce real-time business developments to a professional investor audience for Benzinga's breaking newswire. Topics of interest include earnings, economic news, M&A, IPOs and Wall Street commentary.
  2. Cover news that is integral to the investment case for a stock.
  3. Provide color on stock and asset price movements in addition to background on critical news developments
  4. Monitor hundreds of primary sources of information, market signals and data to break news and provide instant clarity to an active trading audience (portfolio managers, private day traders, prop trading groups, financial advisors et al)
  5. Engage with Wall Street sources to uncover and publish exclusive and unique commentary on stocks and news items.
  6. Guide and mentor teammates on news gathering and urgency

The experience you need:

  1. Minimum 3 years of experience using market scanner tools and data (Bloomberg, Think or Swim, Tradestation et al). 
  2. Radio or multimedia experience (preferred)
  3. Minimum three years experience at an investment institution and/or digital publication, preferably in the financial media sector.
  4. Expert knowledge of the U.S. stock market, the world of finance, and various professional trading styles
  5. Knowledge of news writing and reporting, AP Style, journalism principles and ethics. 
  6. Ability to produce short- and long-form stories. 

About Benzinga:

Benzinga is a premier financial media platform which helps millions of people improve their trading and investing each month. By providing superior information, data, and tools, Benzinga gives individuals the edge needed to profit in financial markets. Our team is devoted to the ambitious mission of making financial information easier to consume.

Benzinga is growing rapidly and we are seeking mind-blowingly talented and detail-oriented professionals with knowledge of web technology, finance, and writing. The search for the driven, dedicated, and self-starting individuals who will help propel Benzinga into its next stage of growth is on.

Are you looking for a “leave your ego at the door,” teamwork-oriented environment? Do you love the idea of a role where every day offers new challenges? Then Benzinga is the place to be!

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work

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