News Reporter

News Reporter – CoinDesk

Location: Almada, Setúbal, Portugal (Onsite 2-3 days/week at London, Lisbon, or Frankfurt offices)

Type: Full-time

Reports to: Editor, Regional Head of Europe

About the Role

Join CoinDesk’s award-winning editorial team covering the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 sectors. You will break news, write features, and deliver insightful analysis to help readers navigate the fast-evolving digital asset space.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch and generate original stories covering crypto economy topics (DeFi, regulation, NFTs, venture capital, etc.).
• Monitor markets, on-chain data, social media, and other sources for breaking news.
• Interview founders, investors, developers, regulators to build trusted source networks.
• Write clean, compelling, well-researched news articles, features, and analysis under CoinDesk’s editorial standards.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters on coverage.
• Stay informed on macroeconomic trends affecting crypto markets.
• Support multimedia content like podcasts, videos, and live events.

Qualifications

• Proven reporting/journalism experience, ideally in finance, tech, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital assets.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex topics for a wide audience.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Research and analytical expertise.
• Track record of breaking news and cultivating sources.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with content management systems and social media.
• Experience with AI tools for research, data analysis, and transcription, plus ethical knowledge of AI use in journalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Economics, or related field is a plus.

Additional Info

• Position based in UK/EU with onsite presence 2-3 days per week.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or an EU member state.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation for disabilities.