Disruption Banking
Sub Editor & Writer - Financial Markets Publication
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Full Job Description
DisruptionBanking is an internationally recognized online newswire exploring the evolving financial and tech landscapes. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sub-Editor to support our editorial team in delivering high-quality content to a global audience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for journalism and financial markets to build their career in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Editing and Proofreading: Ensure all articles are polished and free of errors, refining grammar, tone, and style while maintaining DisruptionBanking's distinctive voice.
- Fact-Checking: Verify the accuracy of information, data, and sources to uphold journalistic integrity.
- SEO Basics: Learn and apply SEO principles to optimize articles for search engines using tools like Google Analytics and SEMRush.
- Content Coordination: Help manage the workflow of articles, liaising with writers, the Features Editor, and the design team to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative Feedback: Work with the Features Editor to provide constructive feedback to contributors, improving content quality.
- Page Layout & Design Support: Assist with coordinating layouts, visuals, and treatments to create engaging content.
- Special Features Role: Contribute ideas for special features, create special features, and help the team forward-plan for larger projects.
- Press Release Editing: Adapt press releases into reader-friendly content that resonates with our audience.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence: Show good knowledge of AI LLMs like Claude, Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini and others. Show ability to work with AI in a publishing role.
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Requirements
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
- Some experience in editing, writing, or publishing, such as an internship or student media role.
- Experience writing articles and a small portfolio.
- Experience with financial markets, banking or trading.
- Strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of grammar and syntax.
- Enthusiasm for learning about SEO tools (e.g., SEMRush, Google Analytics) and digital publishing.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Passion for finance, technology, or global business trends is a bonus.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms or digital publishing is advantageous but not required.
- Willingness to work two days a week in our Canary Wharf office.
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Why Join Us?
This role is a gateway to a career in journalism and digital publishing. You'll gain hands-on experience in a professional newsroom, working alongside industry experts to refine your craft and develop essential skills. At DisruptionBanking, your ideas and contributions will help shape content that informs and inspires a global audience.
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