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Dow Jones Newswires Reporter

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

Dow Jones

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Salary
€34,000 - €39,000 a year
Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
English
Required
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Accuracy, speed, excellent news judgment and a close eye for detail are essential. Successful candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume news environment where teamwork and communication skills will be hugely important. Reporters need to have the flexibility to jump quickly between subjects and tasks while keeping a calm, clear head.

Excellent written English is essential. A strong grasp of at least one other European language aside from Spanish is highly desirable.

You have:

  • A well-honed sense of urgency along with a capacity to remain calm under pressure.

  • The ability to prioritize tasks and time while handling multiple responsibilities.

  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn.

  • Flexibility in changing/handing off tasks.

  • General awareness of how a newsroom works.

  • A solid sense of teamwork.

Nice to have

Ideally, candidates have some knowledge of what to look for in corporate earnings statements and releases, some familiarity with economic data, financial markets and regulation, with a demonstrable interest in these areas and in news in general.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Base Pay Range: 34000 - 39000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Visa & relocation

Applicants must have the right to work in Spain.

    The role

    Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires - Initial 8-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension/conversion to permanent

    Dow Jones seeks a reporter to join its EMEA team providing real-time news and analysis for financial professionals. Barcelona-based, 3 days in-office.

    This is an exciting opportunity to write market-leading breaking news for Dow Jones, the global authority in business journalism and publisher of The Wall Street Journal.

    Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally.

    It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

    What you'll do

    The successful candidate will be proficient at identifying important, forward-looking detail from a fast-moving stream of information and turning it into informative, punchy headlines and short articles in English. A major part of the role is also to quickly analyze news and the signals it provides to investors.

    Reporters are expected to break news and to seek out interviews with newsmakers across their beat.

    You will:

    • Exercise exceptional news judgment to identify news of importance to professionals, with ability to efficiently prioritize and summarize into smart briefs and subsequent analysis of what the news means for investors.

    • Recognize and respond to the core audiences for Dow Jones Newswires, and their needs and expectations.

    • Collaborate with reporters and editors from other groups, including Dow Jones Newswires, WSJ and other colleagues in other bureaus and regions.

    • Uphold Dow Jones standards and ethics.

    How you'll work

    The current opening is for an eight-month period. Depending on skill level, the successful candidate could be asked to take on some editing tasks.

    • Barcelona-based, 3 days in-office.

    About Dow Jones

    Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, best known for The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and professional information services like Factiva and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. Founded in 1882, the company serves financial, corporate, and media clients worldwide, with a strong focus on data-driven journalism, financial analytics, and risk management solutions. With a workforce of several thousand employees, Dow Jones operates across major financial hubs globally, delivering critical news and data to professionals and consumers.

    In Spain, Dow Jones maintains a significant presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it operates a major office focused on editorial, data, and technology roles. The company's Spanish operations are integral to its global risk and compliance data services, as well as product and engineering teams. For international professionals, Dow Jones offers a multicultural work environment, opportunities to work on global products, and a strong emphasis on innovation and data accuracy. The Barcelona office is part of a global network, providing a dynamic setting for career growth in a leading media and information company.

    Industry
    News and Business Information
    Founded
    1882
    Employees
    5,000–10,000
    Headquarters
    New York, USA
    In Spain
    Barcelona

    Good to know if you are moving

    • Dow Jones has a major office in Barcelona, which is a hub for risk and compliance data operations, offering roles in editorial, data, and technology.
    • The company provides a global work environment with opportunities to collaborate with teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
    • International hires may benefit from Spain's growing tech ecosystem and Barcelona's attractive lifestyle, with a mix of local and expat communities.
    • Dow Jones offers professional development programs and a strong emphasis on data accuracy and innovation, which can be valuable for career growth.
    • The company supports a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work, which can ease the relocation process.

    In their own words

    Additional information

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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    Editorial/Journalism

    Req ID: 56120

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