Reporter

Job Description:

About the Team:

Since 1921, Barron's has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron's is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron's is seeking a high-energy general assignment reporter who can insightfully cover breaking business and markets news from our London bureau.

We are seeking a fast, accurate reporter and writer who can offer insights into the biggest stories of the day, which are typically focused on U.S. equities. The role includes writing a market report on rotation, and newsletter commentary.

The reporter should write stories that deliver timely analysis — or an interesting angle — about topics that Barron's readers are trying to understand.

The reporter would also be encouraged to write longer, deeply reported features and analytical pieces. Experience writing enterprise would be an advantage.

Barron's values teamwork and therefore a collaborative approach is required.

The role involves an early start, and is office-based at least 3 days a week.

Interested candidates should upload a resume, no more than three clips in PDF form, and a cover letter.

You Will:

• Generate quick angles and strong ideas off the news and meet urgent deadlines.
• Be digitally savvy with a keen understanding of how to attract readers by making the news digestible by using FAQs, charts, and other news-you-can-use story forms.
• Have an understanding of viral stories.

You Have:

• At least five years experience working as a reporter at a national or trade business news publication
• Collaborative, diplomatic approach and confidence making fast, well thought out decisions.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and a knack for writing snappy headlines and ledes
• Familiarity with corporate balance sheets, financial valuations and investing principles.
• Experience writing earnings reports, market commentary and newsletter posts
• Familiarity with U.S. markets and companies.

Our 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

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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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 - W&I - Barrons Newsroom

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role