Publication: The Wall Street Transcript
Topic(s): Finance, Money, Investing, Business Interviews
Rate: $200 per completed interview
Deadline: Rolling (apply ASAP)
Editor: Judy Lessin, Managing Editor
Submit Via: Email – jlessin@twst.com (subject: freelance journalist)
The Wall Street Transcript (TWST) — a respected financial publication that has been around for 60+ years — is hiring freelance journalists. This role involves conducting Q&A-style interviews with CEOs, money managers, equity analysts, and other financial leaders.
Writers will:
- Use an approved list of potential contacts
- Send queries and schedule interviews (via phone or Zoom)
- Record and lightly edit interview transcripts (outsourced transcriptions provided)
- Manage deadlines and get corrections/signoff from interviewees
The position is fully remote and pays $200 per completed interview.
What They’re Looking For:
- BA in Communications or Journalism (preferred)
- 1+ year experience at a financial newspaper or financial media outlet
- Knowledge of finance/investing a must
- Strong interview & digital recording skills
- Must be available during business hours for scheduling
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How To Get This Client:
Editors at The Wall Street Transcript are looking for serious, professional financial journalists. Don’t pitch random lifestyle ideas — they only want finance-focused writing samples. If you’ve worked in business reporting, use that as your entry point. When emailing Judy Lessin, keep your subject line professional (freelance journalist application), attach your resume, and include clips that prove your financial journalism background.
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