Social Video Journalist

Job Description:

MarketWatch is seeking a versatile and creative Video Journalist to produce short-form vertical video that brings personal finance, stock and market stories to life across social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and others.

Part journalist, part storyteller and part creator — you are comfortable breaking down complex financial topics and producing them in a highly visual format built for scrolling audiences. In this role, you will pitch, shoot, write, edit and appear on camera while working with reporters to turn headlines and data points into short, smart, and engaging stories that help audiences make sense of the economy and their own money.

You Will:

- Partner with the newsroom to identify compelling stories, trends and data points. Translate these insights into engaging short-form vertical videos that spotlight MarketWatch’s reporters.
- Pitch, write and produce short-form video stories that explain current events in markets and the broader economy.
- Appear on camera to deliver explainers, voiceovers and quick-hit market updates.
- Shoot and edit your own stories from start to finish.
- Modify and adapt existing long-form content into highly engaging vertical clips.
- Utilize analytics tools (Instagram metrics, TikTok Insights) to understand what resonates with our audience and iterate on future stories.

You Have:

- 2+ years of experience creating vertical video for social media platforms.
- Demonstrated success in producing informative and engaging video journalism in a fast-paced environment, with strong hooks and storytelling skills.
- Experience writing, producing and editing short-form vertical videos on tight deadlines.
- Expertise in video and graphics editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Experience in archive producing, including sourcing and utilizing photos, video, graphics, and audio.
- Deep knowledge of platform-specific trends on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram, with an eagerness to experiment with new forms of mobile visual storytelling.
- Strong journalistic fundamentals: writing, story ideation, research, fact-checking, interviewing experts, and sifting through data to produce accurate, compelling videos.
- A solid understanding of business/finance news, markets, and current affairs.

Compensation The base pay range for this role is $TK per year.

How to Apply Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to mdecamb [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected], and ap ply through the link provided.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role
Base Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.