Posted On: February 21, 2014

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Media Organization: CoinDesk

Company Description

CoinDesk provides the latest bitcoin and digital currency news, features, prices and analysis. We are part of a rapidly evolving industry and what we believe is one of the biggest developments in internet history in the making.

Job Description

We’re looking for freelance journalists to join the CoinDesk global editorial team and report on bitcoin and the digital currency economy.

You’ll have experience in technology or possibly finance, and be incredibly passionate about great content and technology.

You’ll enjoy finding stories, interviewing the influencers behind them, and hunting down leads. Relentless, driven and ambitious, you’ll pay attention to the details and love breaking a story. You’ll also be diligent and fanatical about accurate reporting and precise copy.

You’ll enjoy being part of a small but focused team and working in a rapidly changing industry.

Our core team is based in central London, but we will consider international applications from those who wish to work remotely.

The role

You will be responsible for:

Finding and reporting digital currency news
Analysis and deep reporting pieces
Building relationships with and interviewing relevant influencers and companies
Attending and reporting at events and conferences
Submitting stories through WordPress
Sub-editing articles
Supporting 24-hour coverage of the digital currency industry
Requirements

Strong experience in news journalism
Experience with technology and/or finance sectors
Experience in online/digital media
Willingness to work around the clock and in a fast-moving environment to get the job done

To Apply

Contact jobs@coindesk.com with your CV and a covering letter/email if you wish to apply.