Markets Reporter

About the role

Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research and data in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Editorial team functions as an independent newsroom alongside the research departments. The mission of the Editorial team at Morningstar is to help investors meet their financial goals, and our coverage of investing and the markets is through that lens. That means putting the day-to-day noise of the markets and investing into context while informing investors about the news, trends, and opportunities that are critical to making smart decisions. Morningstar’s Editorial team publishes news about the financial markets and investing trends, along with digestible research content in the form of articles, data visualization, videos, and podcasts. Our articles run primarily on Morningstar.com, which millions of readers visit each month to make sense of the markets, find investment advice, and manage their finances. Our wide audience ranges from advisors, portfolio managers and sophisticated DIY investors to readers whose investing experience may only be a target-date fund in their 401(k). We are looking for an early-career reporter who combines a lively, engaging writing style with a talent for making complex financial markets topics accessible to readers. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, energized by the fast pace of financial markets, and enjoys digging into research and interviewing sources to uncover key trends. We’re a collaborative group, and the successful candidate will thrive in an environment of sharing ideas and supporting the team’s efforts. In this role, you will cover major economic reports and stock market trends, with an emphasis on individual stocks. As part of your coverage, you will tap into Morningstar’s research and data to explain and contextualize moves in notable individual stocks across the market. This role is based in our Park Ave South office and will require four days a week in office.

Responsibilities

• Report on key financial markets, plus economic trends and news.
• Cover big moves in important stocks.
• Write articles based on Morningstar’s research and data.
• Work closely with the team’s editors to hone your craft and meet deadlines.
• Create data-driven charts and tables that tell clear stories.
• Train in using Morningstar’s extensive database of financial and investing information.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of journalism experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in markets and business reporting.
• Experience with MS Office suite, including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• The ability and interest to pick up new systems and software.
• Bachelor's in Journalism or other related field.

This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship; Morningstar will not consider candidates that require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Morningstar champions wellness through a wide range of programs supporting all stages of personal and professional life:

• Financial Health: 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary; stock ownership potential; 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.
• Emotional Health: Trust-Based Time Off; 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program; 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave; competitive 8–24 week Paid Par