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Reports to:Managing Editor, Regional Head of Americas
The Opportunity
CoinDesk is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Markets Reporter to join our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cryptocurrency markets and a proven track record in financial journalism. This role is responsible for covering fast-moving developments in the digital asset space, providing real-time reporting, and producing in-depth analysis on market trends, price movements, and key industry players.Note: This position is based in Portugal and will be required to work from our Almada office 2-3 days per week.
Required days onsite are at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be adjusted based on business needs. Additionally, the anticipated working hours for this role will be 12:00pm - 9:00pm CEST.
What You Bring:
- Cover breaking news and market developments in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major tokens.
- Write and publish daily market updates, news stories, and features that explain complex market dynamics and their significance to our readers.
- Monitor a wide range of sources, including on-chain data, social media, regulatory filings, and traditional news outlets, to identify and report on market-moving events and emerging trends.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of sources, including traders, analysts, developers, and industry executives, to generate exclusive reporting and scoops.
- Analyze market data and conduct research to provide insightful commentary on price action, trading volumes, and investor sentiment.
- Collaborate with editors and other reporters to coordinate coverage, brainstorm story ideas, and ensure all content adheres to CoinDesk's high journalistic standards.
- Write with a clear, concise, and sophisticated voice, explaining the "what" and the "why" behind market events.
- Contribute to CoinDesk's newsletters, podcasts, and video content as needed.
What You Have:
- 3+ years of experience as a financial journalist, with a strong focus on market reporting.
- Demonstrated expertise and a genuine passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
- Experience covering traditional financial markets (e.g., stocks, bonds, commodities, forex) is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content generation, research, analysis, and transcription, and a solid understanding of the ethical considerations and best practices for their use in journalism.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven ability to develop sources and deliver original, impactful reporting.
- Familiarity with on-chain data analysis and an understanding of key metrics.
- Strong collaborative spirit and a can-do attitude.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, or a related field is a plus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail torecruiting@coindesk.comand let us know the nature of your request.
