Job Description: Market News Writer

Position Overview

The Motley Fool is seeking a Market News Writer to join our Content/Editorial team. This role is crucial in monitoring financial markets, researching companies, and translating complex financial information into accessible guidance for investors. The team blends financial expertise with engaging storytelling to empower members in the investment landscape.

Who are we?

The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer. For 30 years, we have been assisting individuals in making informed investment decisions through transparency, education, and a touch of Foolish fun. We foster a fast-moving, collaborative environment that values high-quality work, curiosity, and initiative, driven by the impact our work has on real people's financial futures.

What does this team do?

The Content/Editorial team serves as the voice of The Motley Fool. We actively monitor markets, conduct company research, and simplify complex financial information into clear, actionable guidance for investors. Our team combines financial acumen with compelling storytelling to equip our members to confidently navigate the dynamic investment environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor financial news, market trends, and economic indicators relevant to our coverage and recommendations.
• Manage the live market news feed, coordinating with full-time investors and contractors to ensure timely updates across global market hours (with a goal of 24/7 coverage).
• Identify and surface insights from market activity to inform editorial content and member communications.
• Collaborate closely with research, editorial, and programming teams to integrate key developments into content strategy and messaging.
• Promptly flag breaking news or significant events that may necessitate adjustments to investment guidance.
• Adapt and refine AI prompts to ensure fast and accurate market coverage and analysis.
• Contribute to member-facing materials, including newsletters, articles, and special reports, that interpret market events.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance our market coverage delivery through new tools, formats, or platforms.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial markets and investing fundamentals.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Experience in financial journalism, market analysis, or a related field.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with AI tools for content generation and analysis.
• Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Nice to Haves

• Background in stock analysis or investing.
• Experience at a financial publication or investment research firm.
• Familiarity with livestream content or real-time news coverage.
• Knowledge of SEO and digital content strategy.
• Exposure to a variety of investment philosophies.

Employment Type

• [Not specified]

Salary

• Annual Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 USD

Location Type

• Remote

Application Instructions

• No sponsorship is available for this position.
• You must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following states for employment: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.
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Company Information

The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company on a mission to make the world smarter, happier, and richer. We offer a flexible, remote work environment and a comprehensive compensation package, including company equity.

Perks:

• Flexible, remote work environment (*see open states above).
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (No “vacation policy”).
• Generous fully-paid parental leave.
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice.
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity.

For a complete list of perks, please visit our [Careers Site]([link to careers site]).