Wise Publishing is a growing digital publication with a focus on Personal Finance. We are looking to expand our editorial team in Toronto with the addition of an Investing Reporter. About The Role We need a determined and dependable journalist who can tackle complex market and economic information, then distill that information into clear and engaging stories focused on the consumer\xe2\x80\x99s bottom line. Our ideal candidate is motivated, with a knack for discovering and highlighting interesting trends for our readers. Knowledge of one or more additional financial topics is an asset (i.e. mortgages, personal finance). Since our readers trust our reporting to inform major financial decisions, accuracy and critical thinking are paramount. The investing reporter will be expected to scrutinize their sources, challenge assumptions and carefully weigh the impact of their insights. The reporter will work directly with one or more editors, though an ideal candidate will be able to handle challenging subjects without heavy oversight.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date on stock market movement and major market trends
• Identify and develop story ideas for our audience on syndication
• Brainstorm content ideas with the rest of the team
• Collect, verify and analyze information through online research, data analysis and interviews
• Make appearances on video where necessary
• Writing stories that are consistently at a high standard and utilize the importance of adapting storytelling techniques to maximize engagement on various syndication platforms
• Source and select engaging photos that will catch and keep a reader\xe2\x80\x99s attention
• Participate in recording our podcast where necessary

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent in journalism, communication, digital media or related field
• Experience writing for both a U.S. and Canadian audience
• Able to share writing portfolios with investing articles
• Should have the ability to write about economic events and investment opportunities
• 2-5 years of related experience
• Newsroom experience is an asset
• Proven writing and editing skills
• Good instincts for story flow and content organization
• Ability to research complicated topics and frame in a simple way
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, cooperate and develop skills on an ongoing basis
• Experience writing about personal finance topics
• Proficiency in CP/AP style, have an eye for detail, can self-edit and edit others\xe2\x80\x99 work to ensure accuracy and impact
• Familiarity with SEO strategies
• Flexibility to pivot quickly with the shifting news and priority projects for the organization
• An active interest in multimedia projects (video, podcasting, etc.)

Please send your resume to careers@wisepublishing.com along with a brief cover letter.
Wise Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. Wise Publishing, Inc welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Perks of Working at Wise Publishing

1. Health & Lifestyle Benefits Spending card for expansive health coverage, wellness program plus hybrid work environment allowing for flexibility.
2. Team Outings & Events Quarterly outings (sporting events, parks, lakes, museums, tours, etc) fostering fun, teamwork, industry insights and creativity.
3. Learning & Development Leadership foundations, self-awareness development programs, plus education funding and Lunch & Learn events.

4. Office Extras Snacks, espresso bar and catered lunches; outdoor patio, and plenty of lunch options a short walk away.
5. Casual, Collaborative Office Casual dress, inviting sofas, small group chat areas, a roomy board room \xe2\x80\x94 all in a bright environment.
6. Work-Life Balance Flexible work schedules and higher than average personal time off.