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WWD: Beauty Reporter

New York, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

Beauty Reporter WWD's Beauty Inc seeks an experienced reporter in its New York office to join the ... Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and ...

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Mortgage, fintech, or financial services experience is a plus, but your raw technical rigor and drive are mandatory. Why You'll Choose This Role * You Are a Builder, Not a Reporter: You are hired as ...

PMC is the parent company of Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, The ... Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and ...

PR & Content Intern

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Identify and research media opportunities, including monitoring reporter requests, commentary ... mortgage, housing, real estate, business, personal finance, and local markets * Support press ...

PR & Content Intern

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$15 - $20/hr

Identify and research media opportunities, including monitoring reporter requests, commentary ... mortgage, housing, real estate, business, personal finance, and local markets * Support press ...

Variety: Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$63K - $67K/yr

... Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and ... Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report ...

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How much do mortgage reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for mortgage reporter in the United States is $27.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a mortgage reporter do?

A Mortgage Reporter is a journalist who specializes in covering news, trends, and analysis related to the mortgage industry. This includes reporting on interest rates, lending practices, housing market developments, regulatory changes, and major financial institutions involved in home loans. Mortgage Reporters often interview industry experts, analyze data, and write articles to inform the public and professionals about significant events and changes that impact homebuyers, lenders, and investors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mortgage reporter?

To excel as a Mortgage Reporter, you need strong journalistic skills, a deep understanding of the mortgage and real estate industries, and a relevant degree in journalism or communications. Familiarity with financial data analysis tools, content management systems, and platforms like Bloomberg or Excel is typically required. Curiosity, accuracy, deadline management, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this field. These abilities are crucial for delivering timely, insightful mortgage market coverage that informs readers and maintains publication credibility.

What are some common challenges mortgage reporters face when covering the housing finance industry?

Mortgage Reporters often encounter challenges such as staying current with rapidly changing regulations, interpreting complex financial data, and building reliable sources within the mortgage lending sector. They must balance the need for accuracy and clarity while meeting tight publication deadlines. Additionally, Mortgage Reporters frequently collaborate with editors, data journalists, and industry analysts to ensure comprehensive and insightful coverage, which requires strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Infographic showing various Mortgage Reporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,041 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

WWD: Beauty Reporter

Penske Media Corp.

New York, NY • On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

WWD: Beauty Reporter
WWD's Beauty Inc seeks an experienced reporter in its New York office to join the growing team. The beauty reporter will cover product launches and events, trending news and business stories. The role will involve cultivating beauty industry contacts to break news and develop trend stories, as well as keeping tabs on cultural events and social media for trending beauty coverage. Additional responsibilities will include occasional reporting for WWD's other sections including fashion and the Eye. The ideal candidate should have at least one to two years of writing and reporting experience. Must be a quick writer who is able to generate news and trends stories, and apply best practices for SEO to optimize readership.
WWD values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Beauty Reporter responsibilities:
  • Pitch, write and report 3 to 5 trending and/or news stories per day, working directly with WWD's editors, as well as evergreen stories and product roundups.
  • Excellent writing skills and a talent for identifying angles that align with our brand and voice.
  • Stay up-to-the-minute on news, and come up with original story ideas based on them.
  • A proven ability to perform under high-pressure conditions
  • An understanding of the nuts and bolts of good journalism practices (i.e. fact-checking and copy-editing basics, correct sourcing methods, etc.)
  • An understanding of best practices for SEO and content optimization.
  • Assist in building online features such as lists, as well as working with the team to optimize social media content.

We are seeking:
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to identify time sensitive news
  • Proven experience in writing concise, accurate news items
  • Strong research skills, detail oriented

Please apply with resume and clips of your work for review.
A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 - $70,000 upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
It's all About You...
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees' needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
About Fairchild Media Group: FMG, publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc. Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. We provide a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, tech leaders, consumers, and trend-makers.
About WWD:
WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.
About Beauty Inc:
Beauty Inc is the insider's guide to the global Beauty community. Offering six franchise printed issues per year, a weekly news-based digital publication, and expanded coverage on wwd.com, Beauty Inc is highly-regarded for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the Beauty, Wellness and Retail communities.
About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.
Our Companies & Brands
  • Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
  • Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
  • Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.
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