Reporter

About the role

Morningstar’s Editorial team operates as an independent newsroom, providing investors with context around market noise and informing them about critical news, trends, and opportunities. The team publishes articles, data visualizations, videos, and podcasts primarily on Morningstar.com, reaching millions of readers. This early-career role is designed for a recent journalism graduate interested in reporting on financial markets and investing. The position is based in the Park Ave South office and requires four days per week in-office.

Responsibilities

• Report on key financial market and economic trends and news.
• Cover significant moves in important stocks.
• Write articles based on Morningstar’s research and data.
• Collaborate with editors to refine reporting skills and meet deadlines.
• Create data-driven charts and tables to tell clear stories.
• Train in using Morningstar’s extensive financial and investing database.

Qualifications

• Journalism experience.
• Demonstrated interest in markets and business reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field.

Benefits

• 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) with potential premium discounts
  • Company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500–$2,000 annually) for eligible plans
  • Additional medical wellness incentives ($300–$600 annually)
  • 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 Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend ($1,000 annually for personal education and well-being)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health:
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Pay

Base Salary Compensation Range: $53,929.00–$79,087.66

Incentive Target Percentage: 5%