Markets & Money Reporter
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
MarketWatch is seeking an energetic and intellectually curious reporter to join our London newsroom and help shape the financial conversation for U.S. investors as the trading day kicks off. Youre the kind of journalist who cherishes making complex stories accessiblewhether its distilling volatile earnings reports capturing a market move in real time or sharpening a paragraph so the lead lands just right.
Youll jump on fast-moving developments and contribute stories with clarity authority and impact to the readers we serve.
One moment youre writing a story that moves the market; the next youre spotting a headline in a piece of data or development in the markets that others missed. Youre nimble fluent in financial language and driven to unpack the forces moving money around explain what matters to investors and make complex ideas resonate with our financially curious readers as well as our money-minded traders.
This role is for a burgeoning journalist who is undaunted by the pressures of deadlines and sees their job as an obligation to deliver timely news with precision and insight for our readers. The ideal candidate has strong foundational reporting skills a solid grasp of financial concepts and a hunger to grow within a collaborative newsroom that knows that exceptional journalism takes a village.
While writing and reporting are central to the role you may also occasionally assist in editing or sharpening colleagues work under the guidance of senior editors and copy that capacity youll have a keen eye for detail and a focus for improving the quality of our day-to-day journalism.
Youll report to MarketWatchs London Bureau Chief and collaborate with colleagues across global time zones.
You Will
Cover breaking market and company news particularly with a U.S. focus
Write original stories and quick-turn analysis for a broad investor-minded audience
Contribute to MarketWatchs widely read Need to Know premarket newsletter
Identify smart angles trends and news nuggets across the global financial landscape
Occasionally help polish copy from colleagues for clarity and accuracy as needed
Work closely with editors and reporters in London and New York to maintain seamless coverage
You Have
At least 35 years of experience in financial business or economics journalism
Strong writing skills with the ability to turn complex topics into clear engaging stories
A solid understanding of financial markets corporate earnings and macroeconomic news
Deadline discipline and the ability to juggle multiple assignments under time pressure
A sharp eye for detail accuracy and reader relevance
Familiarity with publishing tools and SEO best practices
A collaborative mindset and an eagerness to develop within a newsroom setting
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Education Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Wealth & InvestingJob Category:
Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:
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