Job Description

Who are we?

At Livewire Markets, we exist to help investors make more informed and successful investment decisions. Through our two platforms - Livewire Markets and Market Index - we create, curate, and publish high-quality investment content for over 1 million investors every month.

• Market Index is the go-to source for comprehensive market data and ASX information, covering listed companies, ETFs, LICs, and REITs.

• Livewire Markets is Australia’s leading website for expert investment analysis, featuring insights from more than 500 respected investment professionals.

As a fast-growing force in financial media, we’re looking for a Markets Content Associate to join our team and help power the next phase of growth, primarily through contributing to our Market Index platform.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a curious, motivated, and detail-oriented aspiring (or actual) content creator who loves financial markets and wants to turn that passion into a career.

This role is ideal for someone who follows markets closely, enjoys writing and data, and is eager to learn how to create content that informs and engages millions of Australian investors.

What will you be doing?

As a Financial Markets Analyst & Writer, you will:

• Research, produce, and distribute market-related content in written formats.
• Cover broker research, company announcements, economic events, and analyst insights in both long-form (articles) and real-time (blogs and daily wraps).
• Prepare and distribute newsletters, including the Weekend Edition and Apple News content.
• Monitor markets actively to identify timely stories, trends, and data-driven ideas.
• Review and proofread contributed articles to ensure they meet editorial standards.
• Support the accuracy and efficiency of internal systems - including broker recommendations, data ingestion, and auditing results.
• Provide editorial and content support such as reviewing articles, creating EDMs, and ingesting broker research.

What does success looks like

Within your first few months, you will:

• Publish 6 - 8 articles per week on Market Index.
• Confidently write morning and afternoon market wraps within 3 months.
• Contribute 10 - 15 hours per week to the Market Index blog.
• Maintain timely updates of broker recommendation data and other key content systems.

Your success will be defined by your accuracy, curiosity, consistency, and your ability to bring insight and clarity to complex market stories.

What skills and attributes are we looking for?

Skills & Knowledge

• Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of company reports and valuation metrics.
• Technical Analysis: Ability to interpret share price charts at a basic level.
• Copywriting & Editing: Ability to write clean, concise, engaging copy and edit others’ work for accuracy and flow.
• AI & Automation: Comfortable experimenting with AI tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: A focus on accuracy, consistency, and credibility in every piece of content.

Attributes

• Genuine passion for markets and active interest in following them.
• Curiosity and the ability to quickly grasp new ideas and leverage tools.
• Adaptability - able to pivot when news breaks or priorities shift.
• Collaborative communicator who enjoys working in a small, dynamic team.
• Self-driven with a mindset of continuous improvement.

Your experience might include some or all of the following:

• Exposure to financial markets (through study, investing, or early career experience).
• Experience writing, editing, or publishing content (e.g. university publications, personal blogs, or internships).
• Evidence of hands-on curiosity - such as trading your own account, experimenting with AI, or building side projects.

Why join us?

• Be part of a high-growth company changing the way Australians invest.
• Learn from some of Australia’s most-experienced investment writers and editors.
• Access a learning and development budget to grow your skills.
• Enjoy hybrid working arrangements with flexibility and autonomy.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team who love markets as much as you do.

If you’re passionate about markets, love to write, and want to build a career at the intersection of content, data, and investing - we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t feel you tick all the boxes.