JobOp at SA: Market News and Homepage Editor

Seeking Alpha would like to hire a U.S.-based Market News and Homepage Editor for market hours.

The ideal candidate is a quick study, very familiar with the financial blogosphere and online media, and writes with clarity and zest. The position requires a sharp mind, nimble reflexes and the ability to remain focused while flying solo. We're looking for someone with a keen ability to filter substance from fluff, who is detail-oriented in the extreme and has a solid grounding in HTML, hyperlink-empowered journalism and web publishing. We pride ourselves on nimbleness in tweaking our editorial mix, so the candidate will need to be flexible in this regard as well.

Salary: A competitive salary package will be commensurate with skill level and experience.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m ET (approximate). This is a work-from-home job and will at times require extra hours - including covering the early morning on rare occasions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a vast array of online media and blog resources and identify which stories/issues we need to cover.
• Write concise, factually-accurate summaries and market updates (Market Currents), linking to the best sources on a topic while developing a nuanced personal voice.
• Create home-page content units that aggregate multiple viewpoints around key stories.
• Copy-edit own work and that of others on the fly.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial journalism, with a focus on U.S. financial markets
• Intimate familiarity with online financial media and the financial/econo-blogosphere
• A clear understanding of the stock market's various sectors and sub-sectors, and their key players
• The ability to quickly research and grasp unfamiliar topics
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred

To Apply

Copy the following seven questions into the body of an email and give short answers:

1. What is your current or most recent job?
2. Describe your background in financial journalism.
3. Describe your experience with online publishing.
4. Who are your five favorite financial bloggers and why do you like them?
5. What is your favorite mainstream-media financial website and why?
6. If you could make one change to our Market Currents, what would it be?
7. Why are you interested in this position?

Attach your resume to the email and send it to

putting "Editorial position at SA" in the subject line. We'll be in touch.