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Business Insider seeks a finance/markets reporter in London

Business Insider is looking for an awesome reporter for our finance and markets team in London.

If you love to break news and drive major stories forward, then this could be your dream job.

We want someone who can see the bigger picture. They can find the biggest stories about the world’s largest banks and they can interpret key financial data points others may miss.

This position would be perfect for someone who wants to write stories like these:

This person will:

  • Pitch, develop, and report both spot and in-depth stories about companies, their culture, and their executive leadership.
  • Rapidly evaluate and succinctly explain the importance of fast-breaking company news, including executive news and leaks.
  • Develop strong sources within the companies and communities.

We will consider candidates at various experience levels. The best candidates will show the following:

  • Great clips as a business reporter, including a mix of breaking news and analysis.
  • Strong reporting and writing skills.
  • An appreciation for Business Insider and what we do well.
  • A desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced startup environment.

Apply here if interested. Please include your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are perfect for this role.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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