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FastMarkets seeks metals reporter in Chicago

FastMarkets Ltd, the leading online provider of data, news and research for base, precious and minor metals, is looking for an entry-level reporter to join its expanding editorial operations in Chicago.

The ideal candidate for this role should have an interest in financial journalism and be keen to learn about the dynamic world of physical commodities. He/she should be a team player with strong networking skills and an ability to deliver accurate news under time pressure.

Upon successful completion of a paid training period, the employee will be offered a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance.

Required Qualifications:

– A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics or relevant degree or 2-3 years experience writing for a newspaper or financial publication

– The ability to produce 3-5 daily market reports by synthesizing complex data and quoting metal traders and industry experts

-A willingness to travel to industry conferences

Preferred Qualifications:

– Knowledge of foreign languages, especially Chinese or Spanish

– Some experience in broadcast journalism. The ideal candidate would be comfortable recording a short daily webcast

– A basic understanding of economics and commodity futures markets

If you are interested, please send your résumé and cover letter to Martin Hayes, Chief Correspondent, at martin.hayes@fastmarkets.com and Tom Jennemann, Senior North America Correspondent, at tom.jennemann@fastmarkets.com

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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