Key Responsibilities

Research & Writing

• Produce world-leading crypto market reports that unveil what sources are thinking and doing.
• Mine online and physical human sources to obtain intelligence viewpoints and help position Sandmark as the go-to media outlet for sources who want to spread information.
• Actively bridge the gap between digital asset price action and macro catalysts, specifically US Treasury yields, Fed Chairman rhetoric, and G7 regulatory shifts.
• Create innovative story ideas and pitch ideas to editors for new ways of reporting that distinguish our information service from the crowd.
• Focus on concise news pieces, while working occasionally on deeper, more insightful long-form articles.
• Verify facts and data through internal resources, leveraging analysts’ support for coordinated market research and macroeconomic perspectives.

Multimedia Outputs

• Report from events, news scenes.
• Participate in podcast and video commentaries on market developments.
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, analysts, and investment professionals.

Editorial Process Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with editors to refine story angles and maintain a high standard of quality.
• Liaise with the in-house crypto, cross-asset, and macro analysts to ensure pieces reflect broader market trends and context.
• Work with photographers and videographers for any multimedia components.

Content Strategy & Distribution

• Offer creative ideas and contribute to related social media content (e.g., snippets, headlines, visuals) to maximize article reach and engagement.
• Produce content in line with related SEO objectives and content analytics to enhance visibility.
• Manage multiple deadlines and adhere to a schedule comprising a combination of breaking news and longer form features.

Teamwork & Development

• Communicate clearly with editors, freelancers, and content writers to help ensure an efficient and punctual newsroom.
• Set personal development goals and benefit from working with experienced editorial staff and other functions.
• Liaise with colleagues in other continents to ensure continuous coverage of 24/7 markets.

Standards, Ethics & Compliance

• Be self-motivated to maintain/exceed high standards of journalism.
• Follow the house editorial policy and guidelines.
• Be sensitive to legal and regulatory considerations and follow guidance from editors.

Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

• Proven background in reporting or writing on cryptocurrency markets.
• Track record of breaking news and producing market-moving stories.
• Interest in exploring conventional and unconventional crypto angles.
• A portfolio of writing that demonstrates your ability to blend accurate reporting with engaging, original storytelling.

Education

• Formal degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Extensive professional experience may substitute for formal education.

Skills & Tools

• Outstanding writing and editing skills, adaptable to short-form and long-form contexts.
• Familiarity with/awareness of SEO best practices, basic website CMS experience, and analytics tools.
• Must demonstrate a deep understanding of institutional trading infrastructure (e.g., Talos, FalconX) and the mechanics of tokenized real-world assets (RWA).
• Exceptional organizational skills to juggle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong English-language skills for: reading, summarizing, drafting at fast pace.
• Other languages may strengthen your application, especially if relevant to news gathering from online sources and people active in crypto markets.
• Experience interviewing sources is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Ability to operate inside a dynamic newsroom setting, receptive to collaboration and constructive feedback.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, vital for cross-team collaboration with editors and analysts.
• Curiosity and creativity to explore emerging, less-covered topics in the crypto world.

Availability/location

This is a full-time, physical/hybrid role starting in Q1 2026 and will likely be based in a European time zone, possibly London.

• Candidates should be able to cover crypto markets during peak trading hours, especially at 14:00-17:00 UTC, and adapt to newsroom shift rotas.
• Proven ability to manage the mental load of a 24/7 global news cycle while maintaining the discipline to step back for high-value feature writing.
• Candidates should ideally have an existing Swiss work permit or be EU citizens if non-resident.
• Other arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates.
• We may have future needs in other time zones.

To Apply

Send your resume, a brief note on your favorite crypto media accounts (and why), and your motivation for applying to the position to careers@sandmark.com.

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