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About the Role

Barron's is seeking a high-energy business and finance reporter for its London bureau to cover breaking corporate, economic, and market news. The role requires a fast, accurate reporter and writer capable of offering insights into U.S. equities, earnings reports, corporate developments, the AI economy, macroeconomic developments, and the intersection of trade and politics. This fast-paced role includes writing market reports and newsletter commentary, with opportunities for longer features and analytical pieces. A collaborative approach and digital savviness are essential.

Responsibilities

Navigate, comprehend and explain earnings reports, financial and economic updates.
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 why it matters from an investor's perspective.
Use audience data to inform judgments on news story relevance.
Generate quick angles and strong ideas off the news.
Meet urgent deadlines multiple times a day.
Write longer, deeply reported features and analytical pieces and cover stories.

Requirements

At least three years of experience covering business and finance topics.
Digitally savvy.
Confident multitasker.
Ability to deliver timely analysis or an interesting angle multiple times a day in clear and simple language.
Experience writing enterprise pieces is an advantage.
Teamwork and a collaborative approach are required.
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.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Collaborative, diplomatic approach and confidence making fast, well thought out decisions.
Clean, accurate deadline writing skills.
Resume, no more than three clips in PDF form, and a cover letter are required for application.

Skills

Business and finance reporting
Market commentary writing
Newsletter writing
Financial analysis
Audience data analysis
SEO best practices
Headline writing
Lede writing
Deadline writing

Location

London

Work Type

Office-based at least 3 days a week
Full-time

Experience Level

At least three years of experience

Benefits

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

About the Company

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities.
Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process.