Live Markets Reporter: Lead Market Coverage from London

The Wall Street Journal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal in London is seeking a seasoned Markets journalist to lead Live Markets, delivering the daily agenda before and during the U.S. market open. This role blends writing, charts, podcasts and video to illuminate global markets for a broad audience.

You will work with WSJ’s award-winning markets team in London and New York, using data and graphics to craft original stories that resonate across platforms.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of financial journalism experience under deadline pressure.
• Ability to write quickly, clearly, with engaging, professional voice.
• Comfort interpreting financial data and using numbers to tell stories.
• Collaborative mindset across formats and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Be the writer of Live Markets before and during the U.S. market open, setting the daily agenda.
• Cover defining market events, economic reports, and corporate moves with flair and insight.
• Appear on podcasts and short-form videos featured on WSJ platforms.
• Collaborate with the Live Markets editor in London and the NY team for seamless handovers.
• Tell original market stories using data, graphics, and sharp narrative hooks.
• Help shape the voice and direction of Live Markets for a global audience.

Skills

Financial journalism

Deadline writing

Data literacy

Storytelling

Audio/video content

Job description

The Wall Street Journal in London is seeking a seasoned Markets journalist to lead Live Markets, delivering the daily agenda before and during the U.S. market open. This role blends writing, charts, podcasts and video to illuminate global markets for a broad audience.

You will work with WSJ’s award-winning markets team in London and New York, using data and graphics to craft original stories that resonate across platforms.