Experience
Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.
Jessica curates and edits stock market content designed to help individual investors make smart investment decisions. She works closely with talented freelance writers to create clear, accurate, and actionable articles that align with MarketBeat's editorial standards.
Her typical day involves collaborating with freelance writers and MarketBeat developers to optimize content for SEO and user engagement. She manages the publishing calendar, fact-checks key data points, and monitors breaking news to prioritize coverage.
Before joining MarketBeat, Jessica spent nearly a decade in marketing and investor relations at hedge funds and private equity firms in the New York City area. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Jess attended the University of Vermont, where she graduated with degrees in English and Spanish and a minor in Sociology. She also studied abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. Two years ago, she returned to her hometown with her husband and two kids.
A true adventurer, Jessica has visited 21 countries and 41 states, always seeking new experiences. Outside of work, Jessica loves writing, reading, going on adventures, sipping strong coffee, snapping photos, and soaking up time with her family.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont
