About the company
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
📍Report on and cover the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry 📍Collect, verify and report out newsworthy information quickly 📍Build a network of contacts, analysts and sources in the industry 📍Write and deliver news stories, using clean copy that needs minimal editing by others before publication 📍Quickly copy edit stories written by other journalists, prioritizing accuracy and clear and succinct language 📍Contact, interview and research sources, when the opportunity arises 📍Be an expert on social media and news feeds, knowing where and how to look for primary sources of information in real-time 📍Partner with other reporters and editors to provide best-in-class content coverage 📍Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry
Qualifications
📍Located in the U.S. or willing to work on a U.S. time schedule 📍Prior writing and reporting experience in crypto / digital assets 📍Prior editing experience 📍Experience with cryptocurrency and blockchain is recommended 📍An ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines 📍A track record of interviewing and interacting with primary sources 📍Passion for technology, and a dash of skepticism where warranted 📍Social-media savvy 📍English-language mastery
