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Economics Data Reporter position in Washington D.C.

Posted: 26 Apr 2018 05:38 AM PDT

Market News International (MNI) has an exciting opportunity available as a U.S. Economic Data Reporter, based in their Washington DC bureau.

The principal responsibilities of this position include:
· Covering and analyzing economic data reports, including attending government lockup
· Maintaining and developing data spreadsheets
· Generating graphics and writing stories to explain key economic trends

What we're looking for:
· A candidate who will be team player, who lives for details and who can operate in a fast pace environment to digest and present economic data.
· Ability to identify trends in the data and the passion to interpret the numbers to help subscribers make sound investment decisions.
· Basic understanding of U.S. economic data, including how that information moves markets.
· General knowledge of government and private economic reports, such as GDP, employment, inflation.
· Solid writing, editing, and communications skills.
· Acute attention to detail and predisposition for accuracy.
· Degree in economics, statistics, or related field of study required.
· Previous reporting experience, especially reporting on the economy, will be an advantage.
· Knowledge of Excel and ability to quickly learn new applications to report data.

What We Offer:
· Major career and professional development. MNI will develop, grow, and promote
talent. Each member of the small global team has a myriad of opportunities to excel.
· A competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
· An incredible team of talented and passionate people.
· A fulfilling and challenging work environment.

MNI recognises the importance of work life balance. If this challenge appeals to
you, please send your resume and cover letter to: dcoffice@marketnews.com

To learn more about MNI visit https://www.marketnews.com/about-us

The Horizons Fellowship

Posted: 26 Apr 2018 05:26 AM PDT

The Horizons Fellowship supports 200 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become multidisciplinary leaders using technology. Our fully-funded program provides real-world technology courses geared towards high-achieving college students.

Horizons students have gone onto work at a variety of amazing companies - Google, Facebook, Visa, The Stanford Research Institute, Slack, Yelp, Amazon, McKinsey, Bloomberg, J.P. Morgan, EA Games, and more.

Past Horizonites have come from a variety of schools and backgrounds. Students have hailed from Harvard, Princeton, Yale, UPenn/Wharton, Columbia, Northwestern, Brown, Michigan, state schools, community colleges and more. The world is becoming multidisciplinary in nature. We've had computer science majors, math majors, economics/business majors, biology majors, english majors, and art majors all take our program.

Interested students can start an application here!

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