Markets Correspondent
DL News
Estimated Salary: $52K-$88K
Location: Remote
DL News is looking for a fast, markets-savvy journalist to join our growing newsroom.
As a Markets Correspondent, you’ll cover the daily moves and bigger narratives driving crypto. You’ll deliver sharp stories that explain not just what’s happening, but why it matters.
What you’ll be doing
Pitch and report stories based on market movements, analyst notes, and other real-time catalysts (See our stories published under “markets”)
File at least 2-3 stories per day:
1-2 stories by 8:30am UK time
1-2 stories by 11:30am UK time
Translate volatility and market jargon into clean, accessible language
Must have
Experience reporting on crypto, DeFi, or traditional finance (“content writing” and “technical analysis’ are ineligible for this role; only journalistic experience will be considered)
Strong news judgment and the ability to meet tight daily deadlines
Familiarity with markets coverage and the crypto industry
A proven ability to cultivate sources across the industry, especially with market analysts
Clear, concise writing with a solid grasp of what readers care about
Location in GMT+4 or later — this is essential for starting work before the London team and have copies ready early in the day
Nice to have
A track record of getting scoops or developing original market angles
A well-developed roster of reliable analyst contacts
Knowledge of token launches, perp markets, macro catalysts, or degen trading culture
Who we are
DL News is an independent newsroom, affiliated with top DeFi analytics tracker DefiLlama. We are a remote-only newsroom.
To apply
Send your CV, three links to best writing samples (showcasing news judgment and reporting), and a short note explaining why this role is right for you to jobs@dlnews.com
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