Economic Research Writer

About Cardiff

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.

Location: San Diego, CA or Remote (U.S.)

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