Briefs Media is on a mission to help 1.3 billion people be better with money.
We are a financial media startup that specializes in financial news & investor research.
We're looking for a full time financial journalist with a passion for financial markets who is excited to join our team of money nerds.
You are required to have 2+ years of experience as a journalist, and you must be very familiar with the markets.
- If you are not familiar with basic financial concepts like inflation - this is not the role for you.
Please note: this is a full time in office position. Our office is located in the heart of Detroit's business district.
Your role will require you to:
- Research topics for our daily financial newsletter (Market Briefs - please review prior to applying)
- Write articles for our newsletter and website
- Edit our content for accuracy, grammar, and tone
- Join our on-camera show(s) to discuss the financial markets
- Make our content better!
If you are interested in this position, please do two things. (1) Apply here AND (2) send us a video. You will not be considered if you don't submit both.
Here are the video requirements:
- Record a video (maximum 3-minutes) of you explaining why you'd make a great financial journalist at Briefs Media
- Upload the video to Google Drive, or Dropbox, or YouTube (unlisted)
- Email us the URL to the video at: [email protected]
- Make the subject line: Financial Journalist - Video Submission
- This can be a simple cell phone video. We do NOT care about the quality of your video
We are a startup. That means, there are certain characteristics you should be aware of prior to applying.
Some of the biggest benefits of working for a startup include:
- Being an early member of a fast growing team
- Seeing the impact of your work
- Opportunity for greater financial growth
But working for a startup is not easy. Some of the requirements of working for a startup include:
- Working long hours
- Enduring company pivots
- Making personal sacrifices when needed
About Briefs Media.
We're a financial media company on a mission to help 1.3 billion people be better with money.
We do this through our financial news and investor research products. We have a free financial newsletter called Market Briefs and a paid education and research platform called Briefs Pro.
Learn more on our website here: https://www.briefs.co and our social media pages.
What we expect from our team.
First, we expect our team to lead by example.
- We're teaching finance, so we require our team members to live with smart financial habits.
Second, we expect our team to be passionate about their work.
- If you're just looking for a "job" - please don't apply.
- We're looking for team members who care about the work they produce.
Third, we expect our team to innovate and take risks.
- We're a startup, and you'll be asked to innovate and try new things.
How much will I get paid?
We strive to ensure our team members are well compensated. Your salary will depend on your experience. The salary range for this position is listed on this page.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Ability to Commute:
- Detroit, MI 48226 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
- Work Location: In person