Reporter, Big Companies

Job Description:Big Companies ReporterMarketWatch is seeking a curious and ambitious reporter to join its companies team to cover the business of the major corporations that form the backbone of the U.S. economy - from the strategies they pursue to the financials that move markets and the customers they serve.You'll cover some of the biggest U.S. corporations and the financial forces driving their stocks, earnings and consumer relationships. That includes household names such as Walmart and Costco, industrial giants like GE and Caterpillar, and consumer finance leaders including Visa and American Express.This is a high-profile position that requires ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will need the range to view the economy through a wide lens and the rigor to dig into topics like major bankruptcies, how policies out of Washington affect sectors of the economy and how shifts in consumer behavior reshape corporate strategy (and vice versa).Can you break news, provide smart analysis and identify trends while explaining to readers what it all means for the economy and consumers? Then this is the ideal role for you.You'll publish articles on earnings and stock performance, but you'll also go beyond the daily news cycle and drive enterprise reporting on issues that matter.The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial journalism, with a strong understanding of business strategy, capital markets and public filings. Prior experience covering companies is required.The role is based in New York.Responsibilities:Cover breaking news on major U.S. companies with urgency and insightPitch and produce enterprise stories that go beyond headlinesInterview executives, analysts and industry experts to surface trendsAnalyze SEC filings and distill quarterly corporate results for a broad audienceCollaborate with editors, visuals and other teams to produce high-impact journalism Qualifications:At least 2-5 years of covering business or financial newsFluency in investment terminology and business conceptsImpeccable news judgement and an ability to identify smart, distinctive anglesDemonstrated ability to deliver accurate and engaging storiesA commitment to rigorous, reader-first reporting You will: Flourish under pressure in a fast-paced newsroomConduct insightful and thoughtful interviewsBe meticulous in your writing and ambitious in your reportingWork collaboratively with colleagues across the organizationConsistently pitch creative, high-impact story ideasExperience with podcasting and video storytelling is a plus About the Role/MarketWatch:You'll join a newsroom that helps people understand how money moves the world - and how to make smarter decisions about it. You'll write accessible, daily stories and craft features that anticipate or explain major corporate, investing and consumer trends. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team of writers and report to MarketWatch's Companies Editor.Our BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare and Insurance PlansPaid Time OffRetirement PlansLifestyle, Wellness and Family Care ProgramsEducation BenefitsFamily Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportCommuter Transit ProgramSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral ProgramLearn more about all of our U.S. benefitsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/VetsReasonable AccommodationWe are 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 or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@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.Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.Business Area:Dow Jones - Wealth & InvestingJob Category:Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Union roleBase Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.