At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead live markets coverage and deliver fast, insightful updates for investors.
- Company: Join The Globe and Mail, a trusted Canadian media icon with a commitment to quality journalism.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, generous vacation, and health benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial journalism while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in financial writing, quick and clear communication, and data visualization skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Globe and Mail is hiring a reporter to lead our live markets coverage, delivering fast, authoritative and insightful updates that help investors navigate market moves throughout the trading day. This individual would be the principal writer for our daily markets blog, offering context and analysis to serve our highly engaged community of Globe Investor readers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead writer for daily live blog on weekdays
- Break news and offer exclusive insights that distinguish our live markets coverage
- Monitor financial data and wire sources for relevant news
- Solicit contributions from beat reporters to enrich the live blog as appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues in editorial and product on improvements to live blog format, functionality and design
- Utilize audience feedback and metrics to guide coverage
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 5 years of experience writing on investing or financial markets
- Ability to write quickly and clearly on complex financial topics
- Experience using audience analytics tools to understand trends
- Experience using real-time financial data sources, such as the Bloomberg Terminal
- Ability to use data visualization tools to create stock charts and other graphics
This position is based in the Toronto office and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.
WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
- Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave top-up
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Defined Benefit pension plan
- Annual wellness subsidy
- On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
- Education assistance for external training courses
SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH: We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, enabling everyone to reach their full potential. There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers. We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning.
AI DISCLOSURE: Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability.
The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process.
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