What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prediction Markets Analyst position at TIME?
TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial this year, we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation.
Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life, who embody TIME’s core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.
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The Role:
We are seeking an ambitious, early-career reporter to cover the fast-evolving world of prediction markets. This role will be at the forefront of a new initiative, producing daily content and analysis on prediction markets across a range of topics—including entertainment, sports, and politics. The ideal candidate is a dynamic storyteller who thrives in a digital-first environment and is eager to experiment with new formats, including social video, to engage and inform our audience.
Responsibilities:
- Write daily articles and commentary on prediction markets, ensuring content aligns with TIME’s editorial standards.
- Produce general market analysis, newsletters and quarterly reports on trends and developments in the prediction markets space.
- Collaborate with the social media team to create engaging, informal vertical video and other multimedia content for distribution across TIME’s platforms.
- Monitor and report on prediction market activity related to current events, entertainment, sports, and politics.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging platforms relevant to prediction markets.
- Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets, data journalism, or digital media.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
- Experience with or enthusiasm for creating social-first content (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
- Ability to work independently, meet daily deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative spirit and eagerness to contribute to a dynamic culture.
- Enthusiastic about innovation, positive-change and collaboration.
Note: This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.
Location:
The responsibilities of this role may be performed remotely. Remote eligibility will be dependent on the state in which candidates live. We will consider this on a case-by-case basis for applicants who live outside of the New York Metropolitan area.
More About TIME:
Total Rewards:
At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:
- Medical, vision, dental insurance
- Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
- 401k with a generous company match
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Mentorship and community engagement experiences
- Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
- Salary range for this position: $63,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience
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Salary : $63,000 - $70,000