Dow Jones - Money Writer, Banking, Retirement Remote USA

Writer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Dow Jones

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Personal Finance / Money Staff Writer

Buy Side from WSJ

Buy Side from The Wall Street Journal is Dow Jones’s independent reviews and recommendations site, dedicated to helping readers make informed choices about how to spend, save, and invest their money.

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.

Requirements

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience reporting on personal finance or consumer economics.
• 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, with 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.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status: Non-Union role

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

We aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers, with tailored offers based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

For benefits eligible roles, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes various health, retirement, and other benefits to fit the needs of our diverse workforce.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been delivering information to the world’s top business entities, evolving into a modern gateway to intelligence through innovative technology, advanced data feeds, expert research, and award-winning journalism.

Req ID: 49473