Company Description
Entertainment Finance Summit is an annual premier global capital marketplace that connects the entertainment industry with investors and financial expertise to develop and finance compelling entertainment opportunities. The summit convenes a diverse community of capital providers, producers, studios, distributors, executives, advisors, and other industry leaders to explore the evolving business of entertainment finance. Its focus spans film and television finance, media investment, production financing, entertainment funds, private capital, strategic partnerships, intellectual property, distribution, and tax-advantaged investment structures. Through curated networking, educational programming, investor discussions, panels, and dealmaking opportunities, Entertainment Finance Summit aims to unlock smart capital and expand visibility into the entertainment economy. The event is designed for professionals and institutions shaping the future of entertainment finance and is accessible at EntertainmentFinanceSummit.com.
Role Description
The Finance freelance journalist will research, report, and write clear, insightful articles and features on entertainment finance topics, including film and television funding, media investment trends, and emerging capital structures. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting interviews with industry participants, analyzing financial data and market developments, and producing timely coverage of summit sessions, panels, and investor discussions. The journalist will collaborate with the editorial team to develop story ideas, prepare pre-event briefings, and create post-event summaries, case studies, and thought leadership pieces suitable for digital and print channels. This is a contract, hybrid role based in Troy, MI, with a mix of on-site event coverage and meetings, as well as remote research, writing, and editing work from home. The role may also involve live blogging or social coverage during the summit and coordinating with organizers to ensure accurate and compliant representation of speakers and sponsors.
Qualifications
- Strong journalism and writing skills, including reporting, interviewing, and the ability to produce clear, engaging, and well-structured finance-focused content.
- Demonstrated understanding of finance and investment concepts, preferably in entertainment, media, private capital, and related sectors.
- Experience conducting in-depth research, analyzing financial and market information, and translating complex topics into accessible narratives for professional audiences.
- Proficiency with digital publishing tools and workflows, including online content platforms, document management, and basic SEO best practices.
- Ability to work independently on a contract basis, manage deadlines across multiple assignments, and adapt quickly in a live event environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with editors, event organizers, and industry stakeholders in a hybrid (Troy, MI and remote) setting.
- Prior experience covering finance, business, entertainment, or capital markets is highly beneficial; familiarity with conferences or summits is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Finance, Business.
Covering the event remotely or able to attend and cover in person, aligns you with our organization, and you too can receive guidance, access, into hollywood and wall street!
Thank you,
Talent Coordinator
EntertainmentFinanceSummit.com
