Reporter Jobs

About the role:
Morningstar seeks an experienced financial journalist for the position of markets reporter on our New York- based markets coverage team. Our core mission is to help investors meet their financial goals, and we approach covering the markets through that lens. That means putting the day-to-day noise of the markets in context while informing investors about the news and trends that are critical to making smart decisions.
We are looking for a reporter who can combine a lively, engaging style with a proven ability to make complex subjects accessible to a wide audience, from advisors and sophisticated DIY investors to readers whose investing experience may only be a target-date fund in their 401(k).
The successful candidate will do more than parrot the conventional wisdom spouted by market pundits about the factors driving the market’s ups and downs. Instead, you’ll be able to tap into Morningstar’s extensive in-house database and research to explain and illustrate market trends in a way that differentiates our coverage from that of other news outlets.
Job responsibilities:

• Build narratives around key investing trends using data from Morningstar and other sources.
• Report on high-level trends in stock and bond markets, as well as key equity market sectors and industries.
• Turn data into compelling charts.
• Write two to three articles per week, ranging from short takes to longer deep dives.
• As warranted, report on commodities and cryptocurrencies.
• Provide investors with insights on high-profile individual stocks and stocks in the news.
• Write about Fed policy and important economic trends as they relate to the markets.
• Profile important IPOs.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to write on deadline and accomplish same-day turnaround.
• A passion for the markets.
• Curious, creative thinker with a collaborative approach to producing commentary and storytelling.
• Strong news judgement in identifying subjects for articles.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3+ years actively covering stock or bond markets.
• Demonstrated comfort with learning new databases and other tools.

Compensation And Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• 75% 401k match up to 7%
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Financial Health
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

• Physical Health
• 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

• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• Trust-Based Time Off
• Emotional Health
• 6-Week Paid Family Leave & Paternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Education Stipend

• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
• Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days
• Social Health

Base Salary Compensation Range
$58,800.00 - $99,600.00
Total Cash Compensation Range
64,800.00 - 109,200.00 USD Annual001_MstarInc Morningstar Inc. Legal Entity
Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.