Breaking News Reporter

PYMNTS is looking for news writer to cover breaking news for a daily digital newsletter and website that serves as the global payments and e-commerce industry’s go-to news source.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong business reporting experience who is comfortable juggling diverse assignments, meeting multiple daily deadlines and able to deliver creative and compelling copy and headlines. Other key skills include an understanding of SEO and how to optimize content for digital traffic, the ability to develop and maintain industry sources, excellent reporting and rapid writing skills and a good sense of the technology and payments trends that are shaping the direction of commerce globally.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

· Collaborate closely with the Assignment Editor to sync content direction with overall publication.

· Develop content related to trends and issues that intersect with the payments and commerce experience.

· 1 year+ of digital newsroom and journalism experience.

The Breaking News Writer role is a remote position.

PYMNTS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards results handsomely, with advancement opportunities for successful candidates. This package includes competitive base pay and bonus potential, employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plan, matching 401(k) upon eligibility, and a generous vacation package.