Department/Product Overview: Investor’s Business Daily seeks an Assistant Markets Editor to help oversee a team of writers producing articles and related content on stocks and other investments. Our goal is to help IBD customers make more money in the stock market through content that explains the market’s mechanics and sound investing methods, analyzes the latest market action and provides timely news and analysis about the best stocks. This position is expected to be remote; however, working from IBD’s Los Angeles headquarters also is an option. Position Title: Assistant Markets Editor Position Location: Remote About the Role/Position: The Assistant Markets Editor, along with others including the Markets Editor, will make assignments to IBD’s market writers and edit their content for the Investors.com website and IBD Weekly newspaper. You will also write some market articles of your own. The ideal candidate will bring excellent writing and editing skills and a strong understanding of stocks and financial markets, although the position offers an excellent opportunity to further build investing expertise. You’ll be able participate in the success of IBD’s content through various incentives and to contribute ideas on creating new content that will help readers invest successfully. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: + Assign, edit and optimize engaging and well-sourced articles that benefit investors, leveraging IBD’s stock market research and investing principles as appropriate. + Keep up to date on news and trends related to stocks and the overall market, including IBD indexes and stock performance lists. + Ensure content is optimized well for SEO and engagement. SEO includes web headlines, SEO page titles, URLs, meta descriptions and keywords, as well as hyperlinks inserted in the body of articles. + Use databases, stock charts and other financial tools to guide assignments to reporters. IBD stock research services are crucial tools to master and use daily; training will be provided. + Use real-time and historical metrics to gauge content performance. + Help increase content exposure and engagement, such as by curating topic pages, participating in social media, creating newsletters and sending alerts. + Write articles on stocks and related topics. + May participate in the production of videos such as by appearing in videos to discuss stock market news and trends. Knowledge/Experience Preferred: + Strong knowledge of the markets, stocks and investing, and a passion to learn more. + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent practical experience. + At least five years of experience as a reporter or editor, including some financial journalism. + Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail and accuracy in your writing and editing. + Excellent writing and editing skills, including headline writing. + Good people and communication skills. + Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and samples or links to 3 to 6 examples of written work. Preferred Tools/Skills: + Proficient in data analytics tools such as Parse.ly, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics and Chartbeat. + Solid understanding of SEO, social media and audience engagement methods with the ability to execute best practices established by IBD. Reasonable accommodation:Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at IBDtalentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area: Dow Jones - W&I - IBD Job Category: Editorial/Journalism Union Status: Non-Union role Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000 We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice. For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. Req ID: 44947