We are looking for a detail-oriented Economic News Writer to provide real-time coverage of economic releases, market data, and macroeconomic developments during U.S. trading hours. The core responsibility of this role is to write short, clear, and insightful commentary on key economic indicators, central bank developments, and price movements across major asset classes. You will help explain what happened, why it matters, and how markets are reacting. Candidates will also be responsible for updating our economic calendar with actual figures and relevant notes immediately after publication, while delivering timely market analysis that is accurate, concise, and informative.
Responsibilities include:
- Write concise commentary on economic releases such as inflation, employment, GDP, retail sales, and other major indicators
- Analyze market reactions across FX, equities, rates, and commodities
- Monitor macroeconomic news flow and summarize key developments quickly
- Update our economic calendar with released figures, forecasts, and short insightful comments
- Identify trends and communicate timely insights to readers/users
- Cover major scheduled releases in real time during U.S. market hours
Requirements:
- Availability during key U.S. data release hours, particularly 14:00 EST to 19:00 EST
- Strong writing skills with the ability to explain markets clearly and briefly
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure
- Interest in financial markets, macroeconomics, and current events
- Knowledge of macroeconomics, trading, or financial journalism is a plus
- Only resumes in English will be considered.
This position is particularly well suited for someone located in the Americas who is looking to work remotely.
Availability during U.S. data release hours (14:00-19:00 EST), strong writing skills, ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, interest in financial markets and macroeconomics, English resume.
Key Responsibilities
- writing commentary
- analyzing market reactions
- updating economic calendar
Job Details
- Category: Data and Analytics
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — North America
- Languages: English
About Trading Economics
A provider of economic data and market analysis. — Industry: Information Technology