Job Title: Stock Market Reporter Contract Writer (Remote, Part-Time)
About Benzinga
Benzinga is a top global financial publisher on a mission to democratize financial information. We're building the fastest, most reliable news platform on Wall Street, delivering real-time insights and exclusive coverage to help everyday investors make smarter decisions. As part of our growing newsroom, we're hiring two interns to join our Why Is It Moving (WIIM) team and one intern for our Core News team.
Position Summary
As a Stock Market Reporter Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience covering breaking financial news, analyzing stock movements and creating content that reaches millions of investors. You'll sharpen your writing and editorial skills, deepen your market knowledge and contribute to a dynamic team that's redefining how financial news is delivered. This is a paid internship with potential for full-time placement.
What You’ll Do
- Track and analyze trending tickers, market catalysts and investor sentiment.
- Write clear, engaging articles on stock movement, news catalysts and market trends.
- Use AI-powered tools to streamline research and content creation.
- Promote your stories across social media to drive engagement.
- Collaborate with editors and team members in a fast-paced digital newsroom.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Strong journalistic writing skills with a clear, concise style.
- Ability to research quickly and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Preferred:
- Published writing experience/familiarity with AP Style.
- Experience in investing and financial markets.
- Experience using AI tools for research or content generation.
- Familiarity with corporate press releases.
- Social media presence and ability to share content to generate engagement.
Internship Details
- Location: Remote (Benzinga HQ is in Detroit, MI)
- Schedule: ~3 hours per day, 5 days/week during U.S. market hours (some flexibility)
- Term: Minimum 6 months; full academic year preferred
A Note to Candidates:
If you’re passionate about markets and storytelling but don’t meet every qualification, we still want to hear from you. Send us a note explaining what makes you a great fit.