Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, London

Job Description:

Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, London

Dow Jones is seeking a sharp, versatile reporter to join our real-time news and analysis team, serving financial professionals around the world.

Based in London, you’ll be on the front line of breaking news, spotting market-moving developments as they happen and turning them into headlines and stories that set the agenda.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office, with early starts (and early finishes) on a rotational basis.

You Will

• Monitor European markets and corporate news, flashing headlines and short articles that move quickly across trading floors.

• Explain the “why” behind stock, sector, and index moves, using real-time data and sharp analysis.

• Track corporate earnings, economic releases, and policy shifts - identifying what truly matters for investors.

• Deliver fast, accurate, jargon-free copy that professionals rely on to make decisions.

• Shape longer-form and thematic pieces that connect the dots between markets, economies, and global events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal, and bureaus worldwide.

• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, speed, and editorial integrity.

You Have

• Excellent written English; proficiency in another European language is highly valued.

• Proven news judgment, attention to detail, and ability to cut through noise.

• Familiarity with financial markets, earnings, economic indicators, or regulation.

• The drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume newsroom, balancing speed with precision.

• Calm under deadline pressure, with flexibility to switch gears at a moment’s notice.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• An understanding of newsroom workflows and a curiosity to keep learning

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role