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The Opportunity

CoinDesk is searching for an ambitious, motivated and well-sourced reporter in Asia who can deliver best-in-class coverage and attention-getting scoops on one of the most exciting beats in the world: cryptocurrencies. We won major accolades for our coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried, and we want someone who will publish our next big story.

The ideal candidate will be an expert on at least one of three crypto beats:

  1. Regulation – Do you have sources among the decision-makers who will decide how crypto fits within traditional financial regulatory regimes?
  2. Protocols, DeFi and on-chain data – Are you deft at getting inside information that's market-moving about blockchains/protocols/DeFi projects or through analyzing on-chain data?
  3. Exchanges, TradFi and other crypto corporations – Are you well-sourced at the centralized crypto firms (exchanges, custodians, etc.) or traditional finance companies (traders/investors, brokers, banks, etc.) that matter most in crypto?

If you’re well-sourced, play well with others and can get scoops in any of those areas – particularly stories that move markets – we want to hear from you. Beyond that, your mission will be to solidify CoinDesk's place as the most-trusted and reliable source for crypto news in Asia.

What You'll Do:

  • Cover the heck out of and get scoops and exclusive stories on at least one of the three crypto beats identified above, publishing important information before rival publications.
  • Find sources who can provide insights and tips about key news.
  • Write concise, sophisticated breaking news pieces with a voice. Your stories should not only explain what happened, but also clearly tell the reader why this latest development matters and how it fits in with the overall picture.
  • Identify and write about actionable trends to make our content as valuable to readers as possible. This can include long-form enterprise stories.
  • Work closely with teammates to collaborate and share news tips and brainstorm ideas to ensure we produce industry-leading coverage.

What You Have:

  • 3+ years’ of crypto reporting experience or you've worked/invested in the crypto industry and can demonstrate writing proficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to get scoops and set the agenda on a relevant beat.
  • An insatiable curiosity, a can-do/collaborative attitude, a willingness to hustle to ensure our readers quickly know what they need to know, and the ability to write clear, concise copy on tight deadlines.
  • Wire service experience is a plus.
  • Fluency in English is required, while fluency in a regional language is highly desired.

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CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to accomodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.

 

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