Reuters seeks stock market correspondent in London

Reuters has an immediate vacancy for a Correspondent, European Stock Markets based in London.

Reuters is looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and news-hungry correspondent to cover European stock markets at a time of huge upheaval in the eurozone – where the European Central Bank is fighting fires and Greece is on the brink of bankruptcy – and the UK, which is gearing up for a possible exit from the EU and its first interest-rate rise since the financial crisis.

This job will be based in London and will require extensive source-building across trading desks and the European investor community in order to tell stories and break news about markets and the people who trade them. The position will form part of the broader London-based European markets team.

Key responsibilities of role:
The ideal candidate will have excellent markets knowledge, be a fluent writer and have a good track record of contact-building and generating stories. The ability to work within a small team of market reporters as well as collaborate with journalists and editors across the region is also key. Social media skills and experience in new media publishing would be an advantage.

Key duties will include writing daily stories and regular bite-sized updates on what’s moving the market, interviewing traders and portfolio managers at top investment banks and buy-side firms, building sources across the industry and generating story ideas that go beyond the price moves. The ideal candidate should also know how to use data to generate story ideas and monitor social media.

Qualifications
– Extensive knowledge of financial markets and investment trends
– Exceptional writing and well-honed interview skills
– Excellent news judgment and ability to file and alert from the field
– Broad knowledge of European business and politics
– Track record of making contacts across the investment spectrum and using them effectively to break news

To apply, go here.