Live Markets Reporter: Lead Global Market Coverage

News Corp

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Wall Street Journal, through Dow Jones and News Corp, seeks a seasoned journalist to lead Live Markets coverage from our London hub. You will craft stories before and during the U.S. market open, using data, charts, and narrative hooks to engage a global audience across audio, video and text.

You will work with renowned market experts and the Live Markets team in New York, delivering timely, original market stories with flair and clarity.

Qualifications

5+ years of financial journalism experience under deadline pressure.
Ability to write quickly, clearly, and with a confident, engaging voice.
Flexibility to pivot between asset classes and themes based on market zeitgeist.

Responsibilities

Be the writer of Live Markets before and during the U.S. market open, setting the agenda for readers each day.
Cover defining market events, economic reports, and corporate moves driving global finance with flair and insight.
Appear on podcasts and short-form videos on WSJ platforms and beyond.
Collaborate with Live Markets lead writer in New York for seamless coverage handovers.
Identify opportunities to tell original market stories using data, graphics, and sharp narrative hooks.
Help shape the voice, tone, and strategic direction of Live Markets for a global audience.