Barron's is seeking a high-energy business and finance reporter who can insightfully cover breaking corporate, economic, and market news from our London bureau.
We are seeking a fast, accurate reporter and writer able to offer insights into the biggest stories of the day, typically focused on U.S. equities.They range from earnings reports, corporate developments, the AI economy, macroeconomic developments, and the intersection of trade and politics. This fast paced role also includes writing market reports on rotation, and newsletter commentary with voice and authority, but the successful applicant will also be encouraged to write longer, deeply reported features and analytical pieces and cover stories.
A successful candidate would have at least three years of experience covering these topics, be digitally savvy, and a confident multitasker. The reporter should be able to deliver timely analysis—or an interesting angle—multiple times a day in clear and simple language. Experience writing enterprise would be an advantage. Barron's values teamwork and a collaborative approach is required. There will be an invitation to complete an assessment as part of the hiring process.
Interested candidates should send a resume, no more than three clips in PDF form, and a cover letter to the hiring team by applying through the link provided.
You Will:- Navigate, comprehend and explain earnings reports, financial and economic updates and write market commentary and newsletter posts.
- Understand corporate balance sheets, and use financial valuations and investing principles to develop original angles.
- Explain in simple language what is happening in the business world and explain, through the lens of an investor, why it matters.
- Use audience data to help inform judgments on whether a news story matters for our readers.
- Generate quick angles and strong ideas off the news and meet urgent deadlines multiple times a day.
- Have familiarity with U.S. markets and companies.
- At least three years experience working as a reporter with a major news organization or have worked in finance and demonstrate the ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Understanding of financial markets, business and economics
- Fantastic communication skills, emotional intelligence and common sense
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and a knack for writing snappy headlines and ledes
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Collaborative, diplomatic approach and confidence making fast, well thought out decisions.
- Clean, accurate deadline writing skills
- Note: The role involves an early start, and is office-based at least 3 days a week
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons NewsroomJob Category:
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Union roleSkills Required
- At least three years experience as a reporter with a major news organization or experience in finance
- Understanding of financial markets, business and economics
- Familiarity with U.S. markets and companies
- Digitally savvy
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to write snappy headlines and ledes
- Fantastic communication skills, emotional intelligence and common sense
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet urgent deadlines multiple times a day
- Clean, accurate deadline writing skills
- Collaborative, diplomatic approach and confidence making fast decisions
- Experience writing enterprise
- Office-based at least three days a week and able to start early
What We Do
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
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