Economics Writer

Contract Length: 6 months to start, with the opportunity for ongoing extension

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Location: Remote (United States)

We're seeking an experienced Economics Writer to support a globally recognized labor market research and economics team. This role is ideal for a writer with a strong background in economics, data journalism, or policy research who excels at transforming complex economic analysis into engaging, accessible content for a broad audience.

Working closely with economists, data scientists, and researchers, you'll help produce high-quality editorial content that informs journalists, policymakers, business leaders, employers, job seekers, and academic audiences. You'll play a key role in ensuring research is accurate, compelling, and aligned with editorial standards while helping scale the team's growing portfolio of research and insights.

• Write, rewrite, and refine economics and data-driven content for a wide range of audiences.
• Translate complex labor market research into clear, engaging, and accessible narratives without compromising analytical rigor.
• Edit reports, research briefs, white papers, and other publications for clarity, consistency, and readability.
• Partner with economists and data scientists to communicate research findings effectively.
• Help manage editorial workflows and support timely delivery of content across multiple stakeholders.
• Produce a variety of content, including:
  
  
  
  • Labor market reports
  • Survey-based research
  • Data-driven articles
  • Methodology papers
  • Rapid-response economic commentary
  • Long-form research publications
  
  
  
  

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in economics writing, economic research, business journalism, or data journalism.
• Experience working alongside economists, researchers, or analytical teams.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of economic concepts, labor market trends, and data-driven storytelling.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while making complex information engaging and approachable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Please note: This position does not require conducting original data analysis. However, candidates should be comfortable interpreting economic research and communicating data-driven insights accurately.

The ideal candidate is an experienced writer who enjoys making research meaningful and accessible. You are naturally curious, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about translating data into stories that inform decision-makers and the public alike.

If you're passionate about economics, labor market trends, and communicating complex ideas with clarity, we'd love to hear from you.

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