Markets Reporter

Morningstar

. Report on key financial markets, plus economic trends and news .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $55,548 - $81,469 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing skills and the ability to analyze and report on financial markets and economic trends. Proficient in creating data-driven content and utilizing financial databases to enhance reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Journalism ExperienceStrong Writing SkillsFinancial Markets ReportingMS Office Suite ProficiencyData Analysis and Visualization

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData-Driven Content CreationResearch and InterviewingChart and Table CreationMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Morningstar DatabaseMS ExcelMS Word

Industry Keywords

Business ReportingEconomic TrendsFinancial MarketsJournalismData Visualization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report on key financial markets, plus economic trends and news
Cover big moves in important stocks
Write articles based on Morningstar’s research and data
Work closely with the team’s editors to hone your craft and meet deadlines
Create data-driven charts and tables that tell clear stories
Train in using Morningstar’s extensive database of financial and investing information
Make complex financial markets topics accessible to readers
Dig into research and interview sources to uncover key trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-4 years of journalism experience
Strong writing skills
Demonstrated interest in markets and business reporting
Experience with MS Office suite, including knowledge of Excel and Word
Ability and interest to pick up new systems and software
Bachelors in Journalism or other related field
This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship; candidates requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision), including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Hybrid work environment with four days in-office each week
Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues