Investment Writer

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Description

The Motley Fool is interested in qualified applicants as freelancer or full-time contractor.

Job Summary

This is a freelance, offsite writing opportunity. The Motley Fool (www.fool.com) is dedicated to providing daily stock commentary. Our Investment Writers are responsible for researching and writing Fool.com content, with a particular focus on stock/company analysis. The writer will balance factual analysis with the Foolish mission of education, amusement, and enrichment.

Relevant content includes reporting and analyzing quarterly earnings and other newsworthy events; in-depth analysis of a particular company and/or sector; and analytical coverage of other investing or macroeconomic issues. In addition, the Investment Writer will work with the rest of the staff in a team environment to help develop and implement new market-related content. The Investment Writer must be able to take complex investing issues and translate them to our audience through clear language with a touch of humor, fun, and pizzazz when appropriate (and that's most of the time).

And ... we're sorry, but we are not currently accepting applications from freelance writers residing outside the United States.

Primary Responsibilities/Objectives:

Writes articles that are accessible, educational, relevant, and of interest to Motley Fool readers, customers, and members of the Fool community.
Develops, executes, and constantly looks to improve Fool analytical content.
Continually seeks to increase knowledge of stock analysis.
Assists in the development, research, writing, and analysis of stocks and related sectors.
Follows stock market to determine appropriate coverage of most relevant companies and news, along with other team members.
Participates in the Fool's community via discussion boards, CAPS, and the article comments feature to support the Fool's content and interact with our readers.
Shares burritos with Fool editors when appropriate.

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of investing and stock market
Ability to tell the difference between the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows
Strong research skills
Strong writing skills
Well organized
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work well with others
Must be able to take a joke

Preferred Qualities

Honest
Optimistic
Sense of humor
Respect for others
Persistent
Hobbyist investor
Stock market junkie
Not afraid of numbers -- or words

Education and Job Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of investing through education, writing, or professional or personal investing career. Experience with financial analysis.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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