Markets & Money Reporter

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 WillCover breaking market and company news particularly with a U.S. focusWrite original stories and quick-turn analysis for a broad investor-minded audienceContribute to MarketWatchs widely read Need to Know premarket newsletterIdentify smart angles trends and news nuggets across the global financial landscapeOccasionally help polish copy from colleagues for clarity and accuracy as neededWork closely with editors and reporters in London and New York to maintain seamless coverageYou HaveAt least 35 years of experience in financial business or economics journalismStrong writing skills with the ability to turn complex topics into clear engaging storiesA solid understanding of financial markets corporate earnings and macroeconomic newsDeadline discipline and the ability to juggle multiple assignments under time pressureA sharp eye for detail accuracy and reader relevanceFamiliarity with publishing tools and SEO best practicesA collaborative mindset and an eagerness to develop within a newsroom settingBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare PlansPaid Time OffRetirement PlansMedical Dental and Vision InsuranceEducation BenefitsPaid Maternity and Paternity LeaveFamily Care BenefitsCommuter Transit ProgramSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral ProgramReasonable 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 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 - Wealth & InvestingJob Category:Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Union role Key Skills Intelligence Targeting,Legal Drafting,Typing,Photography,Computer Networking,Interviewing,Signals Intelligence,AP Style,Research Experience,Journalism,Transcription,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1