Economic Research Writer

Cardiff lends to small businesses. Since 2004 we've funded more than $12 billion across the country, to businesses in logistics, healthcare, construction, professional services, and plenty in between. We're building our own underwriting technology, and we still answer the phone; our customers need capital fast, and they want a straight answer from a person who can actually help. Employment Type: Full-time Department: Marketing Reports to: Communications Director The Role We’re looking for an Economic Research Writer to produce Cardiff’s economic and industry research reports. You’ll turn data releases like CPI, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, consumer confidence, and Fed decisions into clear, credible reports that reporters cite and small business owners can use. Assignments follow a set release calendar. What You’ll Do Write recurring reports on economic data releases such as CPI, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, consumer confidence, jobs, and Fed rate decisions Write industry reports on the sectors Cardiff serves, including trucking and freight, construction and trades, agriculture, and food service Analyze public data and Cardiff’s lending data to surface key findings and trends Produce quarterly and year-end reports that pull the year’s data together Deliver clear report summaries our PR team can pitch to media Hit publication timelines tied to data release dates What We’re Looking For 5+ years of relevant industry experience Ability to read economic data and find the story with a strong lead Published clips in business, finance, or economic writing Exceptional English writing; your work should be your own Clean, accurate copy that needs minimal editing Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Finance, Business, or a related field Reliability on turnaround times, often 2 to 5 business days What Success Looks Like Reports cited by reporters and picked up in media coverage Accurate, well-sourced analysis that holds up to scrutiny Drafts that go from first submission to final with one round of edits Compensation and Benefits Salary $70,000+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan Flexible PTO and observed holidays Remote-first, with support for your home-office setup Direct access to leadership and to the problems that matter #J-18808-Ljbffr