Economic Research Writer

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