Job Description:

Nvidia and Chips Reporter, MarketWatch

About our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Team:

MarketWatch provides real-time business news, analysis and stock market data to the general public. Providing insight into what the news of the moment means for your money, empowering you to take control of financial decisions.

About the Role:

MarketWatch is seeking a determined reporter for its technology team to cover Nvidia and the increasingly important semiconductor industry. Microchips are fueling the artificial intelligence boom on Wall Street and Silicon Valley, with ramifications that can be seen in the stock market, the economy and even geopolitics.

You Will:

• Deliver distinct and consistent coverage of Nvidia, one of the nation’s most important companies, along with its rivals and partners, including AMD, Broadcom, and Micron.
• Stay on top of developments in the semiconductor sector and provide timely analysis on their impact on markets and the broader tech industry.
• Monitor major semiconductor clients such as Microsoft and track emerging competitors like Google.
• Investigate and report on how semiconductor companies are working to compete with Nvidia.
• Analyze policy decisions, including technology transfer restrictions to China, and their implications for the industry.
• Examine Nvidia’s strategy and competitive advantages in the market.
• Cover relevant corporate earnings and assess their impact on the sector.
• Write jargon-free, clear financial prose that makes complex topics accessible to readers.
• Craft sharp and memorable headlines that engage and inform audiences.
• Gracefully juggle multiple stories a day while maintaining accuracy and depth.
• Write enterprise articles that provide in-depth insights into the sector.
• Collaborate with colleagues across MarketWatch, including the Markets and Washington teams, as well as other departments, to enhance coverage.
• Based in New York, with other locations considered based on merit.

You Have:

• 3 - 5 years of experience writing on consumer-related platforms
• Fluency in financial markets and technology
• Deep interest in semiconductors and their intersection with artificial intelligence
• Facility with SEO and audience strategies
• Adept at finding differentiated angles off the news
• A track record of writing unique, engaging stories
• Experience producing distinctive coverage on a competitive beat

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union rolePay Range: $100,000 - $120,000We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..