Stock Market Reporter

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a leading financial media company delivering real-time market news, analysis, and actionable insights to traders and investors worldwide. We prioritize speed, accuracy, and impact.



Role Overview

We are hiring a fast-paced, detail-oriented Stock Market Reporter to cover U.S. financial markets in real time. The role involves breaking news, earnings coverage, and market analysis, with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, and speed.



Work Schedule

This role covers U.S. overnight hours, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST.



Key Responsibilities





+ Report breaking news across U.S. equities, ETFs, earnings, and macroeconomic events.





+ Track stock price movements and identify market-moving catalysts.





+ Cover earnings releases, SEC filings, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and corporate developments.





+ Write clear, concise, and SEO-optimized stories under tight deadlines.





+ Use financial platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Benzinga Pro, and EDGAR to source and verify information.





+ Collaborate with editors to maintain high editorial standards and publishing accuracy.





+ Adhere strictly to AP style and newsroom best practices.









Qualifications





+ 2+ years of experience in financial journalism, business reporting, or capital markets coverage.





+ Strong understanding of U.S. stock markets, financial statements, and economic indicators.





+ Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate content in real time.





+ Excellent writing, editing, and headline skills.





+ Availability to work U.S. overnight hours consistently.









Preferred Skills





+ Experience with financial terminals, newsroom CMS tools, and real-time news environments.





+ Knowledge of derivatives, commodities, or crypto markets is a plus.





+ Strong SEO skills and data-driven reporting experience.









What We Offer





+ Opportunity to work in a high-impact, fast-moving financial newsroom.





+ Exposure to global markets and top industry voices.





+ Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.





+ Growth opportunities within a leading financial media organization.