Money Writer, Banking, Retirement

We’re looking for a curious, insightful journalist to join our Personal Finance (Money) team. You’ll cover the financial decisions that shape readers’ lives — from budgeting, borrowing and saving to navigating work, retirement, and family milestones. This role can be fully remote within the U.S. or based in our NYC bureau.

You Will:

• Report and write engaging, service-driven stories that make complex financial topics clear and relatable.
• Cover areas including banking, retirement, investing, mortgages, taxes, credit cards, student loans, and insurance.
• Collaborate across teams to plan coverage that anticipates readers’ needs and aligns with Buy Side and WSJ priorities.
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, sourcing, and journalistic integrity.
• Work closely with editors and partners to deliver content that’s timely, useful, and trustworthy.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience reporting on personal finance or consumer economics.
• The successful candidate will have extensive experience reporting on banking, retirement and financial advice, and familiarity with home equity, investing, mortgages, taxes and budgeting.
• A record of producing distinctive, accurate, and engaging stories.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies; experience with affiliate or commerce content is a plus.

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for helping readers make confident financial choices.
• Experience demystifying money topics with empathy, authority, and clarity.
• Commitment to inclusive storytelling that reflects the diverse financial realities of our audience.

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Pay Range: 70000 - 85000