MakeUseOf freelance News Writer covering timely technology news across hardware, software, entertainment, and smart home topics. Producing SEO - compliant articles under tight news - cycle deadlines.
About the role
- Live markets reporter leading The Globe and Mail’s daily markets blog. Delivering fast financial news, analysis, and audience-focused coverage for Globe Investor readers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily live blog on weekdays
- Break news and offer exclusive insights distinguishing live markets coverage
- Monitor financial data and wire sources for relevant news
- Solicit contributions from beat reporters to enrich the live blog
- Collaborate with editorial and product colleagues on live blog format, functionality, and design improvements
- Use audience feedback and metrics to guide coverage
- Tailor market coverage over time to reflect audience interests
- Deliver fast, authoritative, and insightful updates throughout the trading day
- Provide context and analysis for Globe Investor readers
Requirements
- 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
- Cover letter with three links to previous work
- Resume written by the applicant, not AI
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Support programs
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Generous vacation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave top-up
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Defined Benefit pension plan
- Annual wellness subsidy
- On-site chiropractor
- Registered massage therapist
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com
- 40% off other Globe products
- Education assistance for external training courses
- Lateral and upward advancement opportunities
- Formal and informal mentorship and peer-to-peer learning programs
- Internal and external training and development opportunities
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