Role Description
We are looking for a Financial Editor to join our Analysis department, working remotely as part of our global editorial team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and making publication decisions on financial analysis and macro-focused articles. You will work closely with our global teams and independent contributors to deliver a steady stream of high-quality financial content to Seeking Alpha’s users.
What You'll Do
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Make sound decisions about whether to approve, decline, or send constructive feedback on 15-20 articles per day from independent contributing analysts.
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Edit contributors’ articles for clarity, consistency, and relevance to investors, and publish them on the Seeking Alpha website.
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Work with contributors to ensure they’re providing Seeking Alpha’s users with a steady stream of the highest quality, most relevant articles.
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Display strong editing and content management skills, and commitment to quality and timely deliverables.
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Build constructive relationships with contributors through feedback on articles and responses to emails.
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Gain an in-depth understanding of Seeking Alpha’s content management system, working processes, and editorial policies.
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Contribute to seamless global workflow, working in collaboration with Seeking Alpha’s U.S., Israel, and India teams.
Requirements
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A sophisticated understanding of the financial markets, especially the U.S. stock market.
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An impressive work or education background related to finance or investment markets (CFA or investment industry accreditation preferred but not mandatory).
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An understanding of valuation methodologies, such as DCF analysis.
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Preferably 2-5 years of professional digital editorial experience in finance, business, or related subjects.
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Ability to quickly grasp editorial policies, work processes, and style guidelines.
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Commitment to helping investment analysts present their ideas most effectively.
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Superior organizational skills and close attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently, demonstrate good personal judgment, and take on increasing responsibility.
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Strong time-management skills and self-discipline to excel in a remote work environment.
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Familiarity with Seeking Alpha’s CMS and website as a contributing analyst is a plus, but not required.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
Salary
The applicable salary range for this position is $70,000/yr to $80,000/yr, which depends on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, location, business needs, and market demand.