Market News Editor

Summary

Join The Motley Fool's Content/Editorial team as a market news expert, where you will actively monitor financial news and market trends, own the live market news feed, and collaborate with various teams to deliver timely updates and shape editorial content. You will surface insights from market activity, flag breaking news, adapt AI prompts for accurate coverage, and contribute to member-facing materials. The role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, excellent writing and editing skills, and experience in financial journalism or a related field. You'll need strong news judgment, familiarity with AI tools, and excellent communication skills. The Motley Fool offers a flexible, remote work environment, generous parental leave, investment stipends, low-cost health benefits, and a comprehensive compensation package.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial markets and investing fundamentals
• Excellent writing and editing skills—you can explain complex topics with clarity
• 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

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor financial news, market trends, and economic indicators that impact our coverage and recommendations
• Own the live market news feed—coordinating with full-time investors and contractors to deliver timely updates across global market hours (eventually 24/7 coverage)
• Surface insights from market activity to help shape editorial content and member communications
• Collaborate closely with research, editorial, and programming teams to ensure key developments are reflected in content strategy and messaging
• Quickly flag breaking news or events that may warrant a shift in investment guidance
• Adapt and refine AI prompts to deliver fast, accurate coverage and market analysis
• Contribute to member-facing materials—such as newsletters, articles, and special reports—that interpret market events
• Seek ways to improve how we deliver market coverage, using new tools, formats, or platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
• No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “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